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): January 23, 2007
CELSION CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-14242 | 52-1256615 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
10220-L Old Columbia Road, Columbia, Maryland 21046-1705
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(410) 290-5390
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On January 22, 2007, the Board of Directors of Celsion Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Michael H. Tardugno as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Tardugno joined the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer on January 3, 2007. Mr. Tardugno was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors in connection with his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer, as contemplated in the Employment Agreement, dated as of January 3, 2007, between Mr. Tardugno and the Company.
On January 22, 2007, Mr. Anthony P. Deasey resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Deasey was appointed to the Board of Directors when he was appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on October 6, 2006. Mr. Deasey resigned from his position as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer upon the appointment of Mr. Tardugno as President and Chief Executive Officer on January 3, 2007. Mr. Deasey will continue to be employed as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.
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.
| Celsion Corporation | ||||
| Date: January 22, 2007 | By: | /s/ Anthony P. Deasey | ||
| Anthony P. Deasey | ||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||