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 11, 2019
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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0-21121
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06-1456680
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(Commission file number)
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(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
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One Hamden Center
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2319 Whitney Ave, Suite 3B, Hamden, CT
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06518
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 859-6800
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the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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 14, 2019, the Company announced that Graham Y. Tanaka will retire from the Board of Directors effective as of the date of the Company's 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
A copy of the Company's press release, dated January 14, 2019, announcing Mr. Tanaka's retirement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
A copy of the Company's press release, dated January 14, 2019, announcing Mr. Tanaka's retirement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated January 14, 2019 of TransAct Technologies Incorporated
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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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TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED
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By:
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/s/ David B. Peters
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David B. Peters |
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Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer |
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Date: January 15, 2019
Exhibit 99.1
GRAHAM TANAKA TO RETIRE FROM TRANSACT TECHNOLOGIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hamden, CT – January 14, 2019 – TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT), a global leader in software-driven
technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets, announced today that Graham Y. Tanaka has informed the Company that he plans to retire from his position as a member of the Board of Directors effective as of the date of the Company’s 2019
Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Tanaka indicated that his resignation from the Board is not the result of any disagreement with the Company with respect to any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
Bart Shuldman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Transact, commented, “I want to thank Graham for his 22 years of
service on TransAct’s Board and for his many contributions to the Company’s strategic direction and successes. His leadership was instrumental in guiding TransAct through several periods of evolution in our product development and in the number of
markets we address, as well as in positioning the Company for long-term growth.”
TransAct’s Board of Directors is undertaking a search for a new director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Tanaka’s
retirement, and intends to seek a director with specific restaurant chain operating experience that can help TransAct achieve its goal of establishing a leading position in the restaurant solutions marketplace.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be
identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", or "continue", or the negative thereof, or other similar words. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they do not fully materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. More information about these and other
risks that may impact the Company’s business are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the period ended December 31, 2017, and the Company’s subsequent periodic and
current reports filed with the SEC. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available as of the date hereof, and the Company assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
About TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a global leader in developing software-driven technology and printing solutions
for high-growth markets including restaurant solutions, POS automation, casino and gaming, lottery, and oil and gas. The Company’s solutions are designed from the ground up based on customer requirements and are sold under the AccuDate™,
EPICENTRAL®, Epic®, Ithaca®, and Printrex® brands. TransAct has over 3.0 million printers and terminals installed around the world and is committed to providing world-class service, spare parts and accessories to support its installed product base.
Through the TransAct Services Group, the Company also provides customers with a complete range of supplies and consumable items both online at http://www.transactsupplies.com
and through its direct sales team. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information, please visit http://www.transact-tech.com or call (203) 859-6800.
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Investor Contact:
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Steve DeMartino
President and Chief Financial Officer
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
203-859-6810
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Richard Land, Joseph Jaffoni, Jim Leahy
JCIR
212-835-8500 or tact@jcir.com
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