UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): May 16, 2019
INRAD OPTICS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New Jersey | 0-11668 | 22-2003247 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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181 Legrand Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices, and Zip Code) |
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(201) 767-1910 | ||||
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code |
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(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 March 16, 2019, the Board of Directors of Inrad Optics, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that it appointed Theresa Balog, 57, as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective March 16, 2019. Ms. Balog previously served as Chief Financial Officer at MakerBot Industries, a subsidiary of Stratasys Inc.(NASDAQ: SSYS) from August 2013 to May 2015, Director of Finance at IKO Industries from August 2016 to September 2017, and Chief Financial Officer at Clear Align, LLC from February 2018 to May 2019.
Ms. Balog succeeds Elias Kabous who served as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since October 2018.
The Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms.Balog, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits . |
The following Exhibit is filed with this Current Report on Form 8-K:
Exhibit
Number |
Description | |
99.1 | Press Release of Inrad Optics, Inc., dated May 16, 2019, announcing the appointment of Theresa Balog as Chief Financial Officer. |
SIGNATURE
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.
Inrad Optics, Inc. | |||
Date: May 16, 2019 | By: | /s/ Amy Ekilson | |
Name:Amy Ekilson | |||
Title President and CEO |
Exhibit 99.1
Inrad Optics Announces Appointment of new Chief Financial Officer
Northvale, NJ, May 16, 2019 – The Inrad Optics (OTC: INRD) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Theresa Balog as Chief Financial Officer.
Ms. Balog’s experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at MakerBot Industries, a subsidiary of Stratasys Inc. (NASDAQ: SSYS), Director of Finance at IKO Industries, and most recently as Chief Financial Officer at Clear Align, LLC.
Ms. Balog holds a BBA in Accounting from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame IN, and a Master’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Delaware.
Inrad Optics President and CEO Amy Eskilson stated “Theresa’s broad financial expertise with both public companies and manufacturing businesses will be an excellent addition to our organization. The leadership team welcomes her contribution as we collectively move the company forward.”
About Inrad Optics
Inrad Optics is a manufacturer of exceptional quality crystalline materials and devices, fabricated high precision glass optics and sub-assemblies, and metal optical components. Founded in 1973, Inrad Optics is a globally recognized brand of optical solutions. Vertically integrated, manufacturing expertise includes solution and high temperature crystal growth, extensive optical fabrication capabilities, including precision diamond turning and the handling of large substrates, optical coatings, and extensive in-process metrology.