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 26, 2006 (May 24, 2006)
ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1700 E. St. Andrew Place |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (714) 247-8200 | ||
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On May 25, 2006, Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) announced the appointment of James V. Mazzo, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, as Chairman of the Board. AMO also announced the appointment of James O. Rollans, an independent director, as presiding director of AMO. A copy of the press release making this announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.
In connection with Mr. Mazzo’s appointment as Chairman of the Board, in addition to his duties as President and Chief Executive Officer of AMO, the Organization, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of AMO on May 24, 2006 approved an increase in Mr. Mazzo’s annual salary to $715,000.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated May 25, 2006, of Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. |
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.
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ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC. | |
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Date: May 26, 2006 |
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/s/ AIMEE S. WEISNER |
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Aimee S. Weisner, |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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99.1 |
Press release, dated May 25, 2006, issued by Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. |