IRIDEX Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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 October 1, 2024, the board of directors (the “Board”) of IRIDEX Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Patrick Mercer as its Chief Executive Officer and designated Mr. Mercer as the Company’s principal executive officer for purposes of the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), effective as of such date, replacing David I. Bruce in such roles. Mr. Mercer will continue to hold the positions of Chief Operating Officer and President and assume the responsibilities of all roles due to Mr. Bruce transitioning out of his officer role with the Company.
On October 1, 2024, the Board appointed Scott Shuda as the Board’s Executive Chairperson, effective as of such date. Mr. Shuda did not receive additional compensation in connection with his appointment to Executive Chairperson. The background and business experience of Mr. Shuda is disclosed in the Company’s Proxy Statement, as filed with the SEC on April 29, 2024.
The Company issued a press release on October 3, 2024, in connection with the foregoing and is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release issued by IRIDEX Corporation dated October 3, 2024 |
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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.
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IRIDEX CORPORATION |
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/s/ Patrick Mercer |
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Patrick Mercer |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: October 3, 2024 |
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