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 28, 2011
NUVASIVE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-50744
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33-0768598 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(I.R.S. Employer
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7475 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego, California 92121
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(858) 909-1800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
n/a
(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 (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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| Item 5.01 |
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Compensatory Arrangements with Certain Officers |
On January 28, 2011, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company
awarded an additional 2011 equity grant for two of the Company’s named executive officers (as
defined in Item 402(a)(3) of Regulation S-K) in accordance with the terms of the Company’s 2004
Equity Incentive Plan as follows:
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Position |
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(# of shares) |
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(# of shares) |
Keith C. Valentine |
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President and Chief |
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18,751 |
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2,083 |
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Operating Officer |
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Patrick Miles |
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President, Americas |
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25,000 |
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