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):      May 22, 2017 

 

 

Wireless Telecom Group, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

New Jersey

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

  001-11916 22-2582295
  (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

  25 Eastmans Road  
  Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(973) 386-9696

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

On May 22, 2017, Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Paul Genova, President and Chief Operating Officer, will be separating from the Company effective June 30, 2017.  Mr. Genova will step down from his position as President and Chief Operating Officer on May 22, 2017, but will continue with the Company to assist in the transition of his functions until June 30, 2017.

 

In connection with Mr. Genova’s departure, the Company and Mr. Genova entered into a Separation Agreement, dated May 22, 2017 (the “Separation Agreement”). Pursuant to the Separation Agreement Mr. Genova will receive a lump sum payment in the amount of $375,000.00, will provide a general release of claims against the Company and its affiliates and will agree to a non-compete and non-solicit though June 30, 2018.  The Separation Agreement also provides for the termination of the severance agreement by and between the Company and Mr. Genova dated as of December 10, 2012.

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  WIRELESS TELECOM GROUP, INC.
     
     
Date:  May 22, 2017 By: /s/ Timothy Whelan
    Timothy Whelan
    Chief Executive Officer and Director