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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
May 16, 2000
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
Commission file number 0-23791
SONOSITE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Washington 91-1405022
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
of Incorporation or Organization)
P.O. Box 3020
North Creek Parkway
Bothell, WA 98041-3020
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(425) 951-1200
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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None
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On May 16, 2000, SonoSite, Inc. announced that its chief financial officer,
Donald (Guy) F. Seaton III, is leaving the Company to pursue another
opportunity. A copy of the press release relating to the announcement is
attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued May 16, 2000.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SONOSITE, INC.
Dated: May 31, 2000 By /s/ Stephen J. Geertz Jr.
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Name: Stephen J. Geertz Jr.
Assistant Treasurer, Controller
(Authorized Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release issued May 16, 2000.
TYPE: EX-99.1
SEQUENCE: 2
DESCRIPTION: PRESS RELEASE ISSUED MAY 16, 2000
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News Release
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