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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): January 5, 2018
 


 Natus Medical Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
000-33001
(Commission File Number)
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
77-0154833
(State or other jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
6701 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 120
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(Address of principal executive offices)
925-223-6700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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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 5, 2018, Natus Medical Incorporated (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the appointment of Leslie McDonnell as Vice President and General Manager of its Newborn Care Business Unit effective February 12, 2018.

Ms. McDonnell has over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry, including business unit managements, marketing and business development roles at 3M Healthcare and Medtronic Inc. Most recently, she served as Global Business Vice-President, Critical & Chronic Care Solutions at 3M Healthcare.

Ms. McDonnell entered into an employment agreement that is effective upon joining the Company providing for initial compensation of an annual base salary of $325,000 and participation in the Company's cash bonus plan for 2018 with a target bonus of 50% of base salary. In addition, she will also receive an initial grant of $500,000 worth of restricted stock that shall vest at the rate of 50% on the first anniversary of the grant and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant. Final share amount shall be determined based on her date of hire.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
10.1
  
Employment Agreement between Natus Medical Inc. and Leslie McDonnell
99.1
 
Press release dated January 5, 2018 announcing the appointment of Leslie McDonnell

 


 
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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NATUS MEDICAL INCORPORATED
 
 
 
 
Date: January 5, 2018
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Jonathan A. Kennedy
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jonathan A. Kennedy
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Vice President Finance & Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description