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): March 11, 2013
MICROVISION, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 001-34170 | 91-1600822 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6222 185th Avenue NE
Redmond, Washington 98052
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 936-6847
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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 March 11, 2013, effective as of close of business on March 14, 2013, James Johnston, the Company’s Controller, was designated as the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. The Company’s former CFO, Jeff Wilson, completed his transition period with the Company pursuant to his earlier announced resignation effective as of the close of business March 14, 2013. Mr. Johnston, age 44, has served as Controller of MicroVision since October 2004. Mr. Johnston joined MicroVision in April 2000 and has also served as Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager. Prior to joining MicroVision, Mr. Johnston served in various accounting positions for Siemens Medical Systems, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of medical imaging equipment. Mr. Johnston holds a B.A. in Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration from the University of Washington.
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.
| MICROVISION, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Thomas M. Walker | |
| Thomas M. Walker | ||
| Executive Vice President | ||
Date: March 15, 2013