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CURRENT REPORT
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS, ELECTION OF DIRECTOR; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
Aware, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed David Traverse, age 50, as its Principal Financial Officer (PFO) and Treasurer, effective October 24, 2023. Mr. Traverse’s employment with the Company will be on an at-will basis and the terms of his arrangement with the Company provide for payment of an annual base salary of $215,000. He will be eligible for an annual bonus at the end of each fiscal year and also will participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans.
Mr. Traverse previously served as the Company’s Corporate Controller since April 27, 2020. Mr. Traverse has an extensive background in Finance and Public Accounting. Most recently, prior to joining the Company, Mr. Traverse was Vice President and Corporate Controller at SeaChange International from November 2018 through April 2020 and Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Artel Video Systems from October 2015 to October 2018. Mr. Traverse has also worked as a Certified Public Accountant at several public accounting firms. Mr. Traverse received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
The Company and David Barcelo agreed that Mr. Barcelo would leave the Company and resign as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective October 24, 2023. Mr. Barcelo’s departure from the Company is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s accounting practices or financial statements.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
No financial statements are required to be filed as part of this Report. The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
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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.
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AWARE, INC. |
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Dated: October 25, 2023 |
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/s/ Robert A. Eckel
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Robert A. Eckel |
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Chief Executive Officer & President |
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Entity Registrant Name | AWARE, INC. |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001015739 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Oct. 23, 2023 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MA |
Entity File Number | 000-21129 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 04-2911026 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 76 Blanchard Road |
Entity Address, City or Town | Burlington |
Entity Address, State or Province | MA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 01803 |
City Area Code | (781) |
Local Phone Number | 687-0300 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
Trading Symbol | AWRE |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
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