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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):
December 10, 2003 (December 10, 2003)
AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-24248 87-0361799
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
13114 Evening Creek Drive South, San Diego, California 92128
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(858) 679-2114
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 10, 2003, American Technology Corporation (the "Company")
issued a press release announcing the appointment of Joseph A. Zerucha as vice
president of sales and marketing and progress regarding its LRAD technology. A
copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
From December 2002 to December 2003, Mr. Zerucha was President of
Liberties Consulting, where he established and trained sales teams and
implemented innovative marketing and management strategies for a variety of
clients. From April 2001 to November 2002, he was Chief Operating Officer and
Treasurer of Tachyon, Inc., a provider of broadband connectivity and Internet
services to large enterprises and governmental entities. He served as President
for a division of Clear Channel Communications from May 1999 to April 2001 where
he was responsible for build-out of a new industry-leading audio distribution
platform. From 1995 to May 1999 he was Director of Worldwide Sales and Channel
Development for ViaSat, Inc., a maker of satellite communications equipment and
software.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. None
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information. None
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated December 10, 2003.
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.
AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Date: December 10, 2003 By: /s/ ELWOOD G. NORRIS
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Elwood G. Norris
Chairman of the Board