8-K
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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): October 15, 2024

ACCURAY INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-33301

20-8370041

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1240 Deming Way

 

Madison, Wisconsin

 

53717-1954

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 608 824-2800

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

ARAY

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 


 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On October 15, 2024, Accuray Incorporated (the “Company”) announced that Suzanne Winter, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, has returned from her medical leave of absence and reassumed her duties as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, effective the same date. Sandeep Chalke, who served as the Company’s interim Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On October 15, 2024, the Company issued a press release related to the matter described in Item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K. A copy of this press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information contained in this Item 7.01 disclosure, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release dated October 15, 2024, titled “Accuray President and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Winter Returns from Medical Leave of Absence”

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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.

ACCURAY INCORPORATED

 

Dated: October 15, 2024

By:

/s/ Jesse Chew

Jesse Chew

Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary

 

 

 

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

 

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Accuray President and Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Winter Returns from Medical Leave of Absence

 

MADISON, Wis., October 15, 2024 -- Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) announced that, effective as of today, Suzanne Winter has returned from her temporary medical leave and assumed her full duties as President and Chief Executive Officer. Sandeep Chalke, who has served as interim CEO during Ms. Winter’s absence, will continue in his position as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

 

“On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I am delighted Suzanne has resumed her role as CEO. We appreciate the leadership provided by Sandeep in her absence and the support of the global Accuray team," said Joseph Whitters, Chairman of the Board at Accuray.

 

About Accuray

Accuray is committed to expanding the powerful potential of radiation therapy to improve as many lives as possible. We invent unique, market-changing solutions designed to deliver radiation treatments for even the most complex cases—while making commonly treatable cases even easier—to meet the full spectrum of patient needs. We are dedicated to continuous innovation in radiation therapy for oncology, neuro-radiosurgery, and beyond, as we partner with clinicians and administrators, empowering them to help patients get back to their lives, faster. Accuray is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with facilities worldwide. To learn more, visit www.accuray.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

 

Investor Contact

Aman Patel, CFA

Investor Relations, ICR-Westwicke

+1 (443) 450-4191

aman.patel@westwicke.com

 

Media Contact

Beth Kaplan

Public Relations Director, Accuray

+1 (408) 789-4426

bkaplan@accuray.com