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): August 7, 2009
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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) Dr. Jochen Melchior announced his decision to resign from the Board of Directors of Mattson Technology, Inc. (the "Company"), effective August 10, 2009.
Dr. Melchior, who is 69, has served as a director of the Company since January 2001 and as our Chairman of the Board from January 2001 until June 2008. The Board and management team of the Company wish to express their gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Melchior for his years of commitment and dedication in serving Mattson Technology, Inc. and its stockholders.
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: August 12, 2009
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| | Andy Moring |
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