UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): June 2, 2011
BRUKER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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000-30833 |
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04-3110160 |
40 Manning Road
Billerica, MA 01821
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (978) 663-3660
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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.
On June 2, 2011, Brian P. Monahan, Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of Bruker Corporation (the “Company”), resigned from his position as CFO for personal reasons. Mr. Monahan will remain with the Company and continue to serve as a member of the Company’s senior management team in the role of Vice President of Strategic & Financial Planning.
In connection with the resignation of Mr. Monahan from his position as CFO, William J. Knight, age 62, currently Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed interim CFO, effective immediately. Mr. Knight will serve as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer while the Company searches for a new CFO to replace Mr. Monahan. Mr. Monahan will provide support to facilitate a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Mr. Knight served as the Company’s CFO from October 2004 until assuming the Chief Operating Officer position in February 2010. Before joining the Company, Mr. Knight served as Chief Financial Officer of Anika Therapeutics, Inc. from 2002 to 2004, as Chief Financial Officer of Zycos, Inc. from 2000 to 2002, and as Chief Financial Officer of NMT Medical, Inc. from 1998 to 2000. Mr. Knight is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin.
Mr. Knight’s current base salary is $362,100. He is eligible to receive an annual performance bonus based on a 2011 bonus target level of $150,000. There were no amendments to Mr. Knight’s salary, bonus eligibility or benefits as a result of his appointment as interim CFO.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press release dated June 2, 2011. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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BRUKER CORPORATION (Registrant) | |
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Date: June 2, 2011 |
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/s/ William J. Knight |
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William J. Knight |
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Chief Operating Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated June 2, 2011. |
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Furnished herewith* |
* Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Exhibit 99.1
Bruker Corporation Announces CFO Transition
BILLERICA, Massachusetts, June 2, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Bruker Corporation (NASDAQ: BRKR) announced today that Brian Monahan has stepped down from his position as Bruker’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for personal reasons, in order to spend more time with his young family.
William Knight, Bruker’s current Chief Operating Officer and previous CFO, has agreed to serve as Interim CFO, while the Company searches for a new permanent CFO. Mr. Monahan has accepted the position of Vice President of Strategic & Financial Planning at Bruker, and he intends to work with management to ensure a smooth CFO transition.
Frank Laukien, Bruker’s President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “For the past seven years, Brian has held a number of senior financial and operational positions within Bruker, and his outstanding leadership and integrity have significantly contributed to our commercial and financial success. I am very pleased that Brian will continue to be part of the Bruker senior management team, and will continue to contribute strongly to our profitable growth strategy.”
ABOUT BRUKER CORPORATION
For more information about Bruker Corporation, please visit www.bruker.com.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: |
Stacey Desrochers, |
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Director of Investor Relations |
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Tel: +1 (978) 663-3660, ext. 1115 |
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Email: stacey.desrochers@bruker.com |