8-K

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 5, 2018

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	001-36226	22-3531208
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

16 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (978) 253-6200

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 8.01. Other Events.

On August 5, 2018, Thomas G. Greig resigned from the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rudolph Technologies, Inc.  (the “Company”) which was accepted by the Board on the same date.  Thereafter on August 5, 2018 the Board appointed David B. Miller, a current independent member of the Board, as Chairman of the Board, effective that day.  Mr. Greig, the Company’s outgoing Chairman of the Board, will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

A copy of the press release regarding the appointment of Mr. Miller as Chairman of the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by refrence.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release issued August 8, 2018

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release issued August 8, 2018

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.

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.

Date: August 8, 2018	By: /s/ Michael P. Plisinski
	Michael P. Plisinski Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

News

Rudolph Technologies Appoints David B. Miller

as Chairman of the Board

Wilmington, Mass. (August 8, 2018)—Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: RTEC, the “Company”) announces the appointment of David B. Miller to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) with an effective date of August 5, 2018. Mr. Miller’s appointment is subsequent to the Company’s receipt of Thomas G. Greig’s resignation from the position.

“I am grateful for and enjoyed the opportunity to have served as Lead Director and Chairman of the Rudolph Board of Directors,” said Tom Greig. “Dave Miller brings the right skills and industry background to the chairmanship role in order to continue to drive Rudolph’s success. I look forward to supporting him as I continue to serve on our Board of Directors.”

“We greatly appreciate Tom Greig’s leadership over the past six years and his ongoing service,” commented Michael Plisinski, chief executive officer, Rudolph Technologies. “We are pleased to have Dave Miller’s leadership as Chairman while the company continues to focus on the strategy to build a well-balanced and sustainable growth company.”

Mr. Miller, who has been an independent member of Rudolph’s Board for three years, brings significant leadership and practical experience to the chairmanship role. This experience includes over 40 years within the electronics industry, including six years as president of DuPont Electronics & Communications, as well as prior service on the board of SEMI International. He brings to the role a broad international perspective and understanding of global semiconductor and display markets which have been cultivated not only from his global work experience but also as a result of residing in Asia for three years. Mr. Miller’s experience and leadership will further the market growth of Rudolph as it continues to drive its position as a vital supplier within the semiconductor value chain.

About Rudolph Technologies

Rudolph Technologies, Inc. is a leader in the design, development, manufacture and support of defect inspection, lithography, process control metrology, and process control software used by

semiconductor and advanced packaging device manufacturers worldwide. Rudolph delivers comprehensive solutions throughout the fab with its families of proprietary products that provide critical yield-enhancing information, enabling microelectronic device manufacturers to drive down costs and time to market of their devices. Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Rudolph supports its customers with a worldwide sales and service organization. Additional information can be found on the Company’s website at www.rudolphtech.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”) which include the benefits to Rudolph to be afforded by the new director as well as other matters that are not purely historical data. Rudolph wishes to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provided for by the Act and cautions that actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of various factors, including risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Rudolph’s control. Such factors include, but are not limited to, personality or philosophical differences which may compromise the functioning of the Board. Additional information and considerations regarding the risks faced by Rudolph are available in Rudolph’s Form 10-K report for the year ended December 31, 2017 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  As the forward-looking statements are based on Rudolph’s current expectations, the company cannot guarantee any related future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Rudolph does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

Contacts:

Investors:                                                       
Michael Sheaffer                                           
978.253.6273                                                 
mike.sheaffer@rudolphtech.com

Trade Press:
Amy Shay
952.259.1794
amy.shay@rudolphtech.com