UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2006
Mattson Technology, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-24838 | 77-0208119 |
| (State of other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
47131 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(510) 657-5900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02. Election of Directors.
On December 12, 2006, John C. Bolger was elected as a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Bolger is an independent director, and will serve as the chairman of the Audit Committee and as the audit committee financial expert. Mr. Bolger will also serve on the Nominating and Governance Committee
In accordance with Mattson's compensation policies for non-employee directors, Mr. Bolger will be paid $7,000 per Board of Directors meeting attended. Mr. Bolger will also be paid $2,000 per Audit Committee meeting attended for serving as chairman of the Audit Committee, and $1,000 per Nominating and Governance Committee meeting attended. The Company also reimburses its outside directors for travel expenses and other out-of-pocket expenses associated with attending meetings.
Upon joining the Board of Directors, Mr. Bolger was also granted an option to purchase 30,000 shares of Mattson common stock, and will qualify for future grants of Mattson common stock in accordance with Mattson's compensation policies for non-employee directors.
On December 14, 2006, the Company issued a press release regarding the election of Mr. Bolger to Mattson's Board of Directors. The full text of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit | Description |
| 99.1 | December 14, 2006 Press Release by Mattson Technology, Inc. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 14, 2006
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| | Ludger Viefhues |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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