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 Earliest Event Reported: September 5, 2014
POSITRON CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Texas | 000-24092 | 76-0083622 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission file Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 530 Oakmont Lane, Westmont, Illinois | 60559 | |
| (Address of Principle Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(317) 576-0183
(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 September 5, 2014, Patrick G. Rooney tendered his resignation as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Rooney will continue to pursue current and future strategic collaborations and expansion opportunities on behalf of the Company.
Joseph G. Oliverio, a member of the Board of Directors and President of the Company, was elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors as Mr. Rooney’s replacement effective September 8, 2014.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| POSITRON CORPORATION | ||
| Date: September 8, 2014 | By: | /s/ Corey N. Conn |
| Name: Corey N. Conn | ||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||