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): April 20, 2012

 

 

TRIDENT MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

0-20784

(Commission

File Number)

 

Delaware   77-0156584

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1170 Kifer Road

Sunnyvale, California 94086

(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

(408) 962-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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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 April 20, 2012, Raymond K. Ostby, J. Carl Hsu and A.C. D’ Augustine each resigned as members of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Trident Microsystems, Inc. (the “Company”). Neither Mr. Ostby nor Mr. Hsu nor Mr. D’ Augustine resigned as a result of any disagreement with the Company.

The Company and the Board acknowledged Messrs. Ostby’s, Hsu’s and D’ Augustine’s commitment, dedication and thoughtful service to the Company, and their deep appreciation of their contributions to the Company during their tenure as members of the Board.

As of the date of this Current Report, the Board of Directors consists of Brian R. Bachman, Dr. Bami Bastani, David H. Courtney (the Company’s Chairman of the Board) and Philippe Geyres.

 

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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.

Date: April 26, 2012

 

TRIDENT MICROSYSTEMS, INC.

/s/ David L. Teichmann

David L. Teichmann
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary