8-K 1 oct_8k.txt MATTSON TECHNOLOGY 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) October 8, 2001 MATTSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ----------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Delaware 0-21970 77-0208119 (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Identification No.) incorporation) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2800 Bayview Drive, Fremont, California 94538 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 657-5900 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events On October 8, 2001, Mattson Technology (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its founder, Brad Mattson, is retiring and has resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Brad Mattson relinquished his operating responsibilities but remains as Vice Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors and will continue to work with the Company on strategic issues. The Board of Directors appointed David Dutton, President of the Company's Plasma Division, as acting CEO until the Board appoints Mr. Mattson's successor. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release dated October 8, 2001 is attached. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. MATTSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. Date: October 17, 2001 By: /s/ Ludger Viefhues ------------------------------ Ludger Viefhues Executive Vice President -- Finance and Chief Financial Officer EXHBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99 Press Release of Mattson Technology, Inc. dated October 8, 2001.