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)
March 5, 2013
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-34899 | 16-1590339 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1380 Willow Road
Menlo Park, California 94025
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(650) 521-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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 |
(b) On March 5, 2013, Susan Siegel, a Class I director, announced her resignation from the Board of Directors of Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (the “Company”), which resignation will be effective on or before the Company’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
On March 5, 2013, David Singer, a Class III director, informed the Company that he has chosen not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Singer has indicated his intention to continue to serve as a director until the Company’s 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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.
| Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. | ||
| By: | / S / Brian B. Dow | |
| Brian B. Dow Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer | ||
Date: March 7, 2013