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): November 19, 2009
STEREOTAXIS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
000-50884 94-3120386
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
4320 Forest Park Avenue, Suite 100, St. Louis, Missouri 63108
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(314) 678-6100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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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 November 19, 2009, Louis T. Ruggiero informed Stereotaxis, Inc. (the “Company”) that he is retiring from his position as the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer effective December 31, 2009. Under the terms of an agreement between Mr. Ruggiero and the Company, Mr. Ruggiero has agreed to remain with the Company for up to 90 days following such retirement. The Company and Mr. Ruggiero have agreed that Mr. Ruggiero will receive salary continuation for 12 months after termination of his employment with the Company, which payments may be subject to offset by certain amounts, if any, he receives from certain other employment or consulting services for other individuals or entities during such period.
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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Date: November 24, 2009 |
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/s/ Daniel J. Johnston |
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Name: |
Daniel J. Johnston |
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Chief Financial Officer |