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): December 18, 2017
Nanometrics Incorporated
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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000-13470 |
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94-2276314 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(I. R. S. Employer Identification No.) |
1550 Buckeye Drive, Milpitas, California 95035
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 545-6000
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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 December 18, 2017, Nanometrics Incorporated and Greg Swyt, Nanometrics’ Vice President, Finance and Principal Financial Officer, entered into a Retention Bonus Agreement pursuant to which Mr. Swyt will receive a retention bonus in the amount of $50,000 in the event that Mr. Swyt remains employed by Nanometrics, and performs his duties and responsibilities in a satisfactory manner, through July 31, 2018.
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.
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Dated: December 19, 2017 |
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NANOMETRICS INCORPORATED |
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/s/ Janet Taylor |
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Janet Taylor |
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General Counsel |