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): January 25, 2018
CYTORI THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
001-34375 |
33-0827593 |
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3020 Callan Road, San Diego, California 92121
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(858) 458-0900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 January 25, 2018, as part of the ongoing restructuring of the Company, David M. Rickey and Gail K. Naughton, Ph.D. submitted their resignations as members of the Board of Directors of Cytori Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”), effective immediately, and the Board of Directors decreased its size from seven to five members. In addition, Richard J. Hawkins was appointed to serve as Chairman to succeed Mr. Rickey. Mr. Rickey’s and Ms. Naughton’s decisions to resign did not result from any disagreement with the Company concerning any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
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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CYTORI THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
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Date: January 26, 2018 |
By: /s/ Tiago Girao |
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Tiago Girao |
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VP Finance and Chief Financial Officer |