8-K 1 form_8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

UNITED STATES
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)

November 14, 2005
   

MINRAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware

000-49635

870299034
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

(Commission File Number)

 (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 

847 Main Street, Buffalo, New York 14203

(Address of principal executive offices)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 716-855-1068
 
 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 1.01           Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

        On November 14, 2005 Minrad, Inc. and John McNeirney, its Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, entered into an amendment to Mr. McNeirney's employment agreement which extended the term of the agreement until December 31, 2006. Mr. McNeirney is also the Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer of Minrad International, Inc.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

          (c)       Exhibits

                    10.1 Amendment to Employment Agreement between the Company and John McNeirney, dated November 14, 2005.

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.

 

  MINRAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  (Registrant)
   
  By: /s/ WILLIAM H. BURNS, JR.
    William H. Burns, Jr.
    President and CEO
November 17, 2005    

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number

Description
   
10.1 Amendment to Employment Agreement between Minrad, Inc. and John McNeirney dated November 14, 2005.