U.S. 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) July 25, 2012
AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC.
(Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter)
MASSACHUSETTS
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-6549 |
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04-2240991 |
(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
829 MIDDLESEX TURNPIKE, BILLERICA, MASSACHUSETTS |
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01821 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(978) 262-8700
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5.02(b), (e) Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 25, 2012, American Science and Engineering, Inc. (the Company) accepted the voluntary resignation of Kenneth J. Breur, Vice President, Advanced Development and Logistics, and entered into a Separation and Transition Agreement, (the Agreement) to plan for Mr. Breurs orderly transition out of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Breur shall remain with the Company for an extended period, as determined by the Company, during which he will continue to serve as Vice President, Advanced Development and Logistics until the earlier of the date on which his duties and business activities have been successfully transitioned or December 31, 2012. During this transition period, Mr. Breur will continue to receive his current base salary and other benefits, consistent with the Companys benefit plans and/or practices. The Agreement also calls for Mr. Breur to receive a lump sum severance payment based upon termination for good reason, as described in his existing Change In Control and Severance Benefit Agreement, the form of which was filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Companys Report on Form 8-K dated April 28, 2011.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: July 26, 2012 |
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AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC. | |
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By: |
/s/ Kenneth J. Galaznik |
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Kenneth J. Galaznik | |
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Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Clerk |