Current Report Filing (8-k)

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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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): June 30, 2014

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InterDigital, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)



Pennsylvania	1-33579	23-1882087
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)



200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 300, Wilmington, DE	19809
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 302-281-3600

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

(d) Election of New Director.

On June 30, 2014, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of InterDigital, Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, elected S. Douglas Hutcheson, former Chief Executive Officer of Leap Wireless International, Inc., as a new director. Mr. Hutcheson’s Board committee assignments have not yet been determined. A copy of the company’s press release announcing Mr. Hutcheson’s election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Mr. Hutcheson will be compensated in accordance with the Company’s compensation program for non-management directors, as described in the Company’s 2014 proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2014. On June 30, 2014, Mr. Hutcheson received an initial election award of 3,438 restricted stock units, which vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, and a prorated award of 3,266 restricted stock units, which vest in full on June 12, 2015, for his partial service during the 2014-2015 board year.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.



99.1		InterDigital, Inc. press release dated July 2, 2014.

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.

INTERDIGITAL, INC.

By: /s/ Jannie K. Lau

Jannie K. Lau

Executive Vice President,

General Counsel and Secretary

Dated: July 2, 2014

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 InterDigital, Inc. press release dated July 2, 2014.

News Release

INTERDIGITAL NAMES DOUG HUTCHESON TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Former Leap Wireless CEO brings over 19 years of telecom knowledge and industry experience

WILMINGTON, DE — July 2, 2014 — InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a wireless research and development company, today announced the appointment of wireless industry veteran Doug Hutcheson to its Board of Directors.

Prior to his current role as CEO of Laser, Inc., a corporation created in connection with the acquisition of Leap Wireless by AT&T in March 2014, Hutcheson served as CEO of Leap Wireless and its operating subsidiary, Cricket Communications, for nine years. Hutcheson brings a unique combination of telecom industry experience to his new position as a member of InterDigital’s Board of Directors.

“I’m pleased to serve on the Board of Directors of InterDigital as the company continues to extend the reach of its wireless research and development and help drive the entire industry forward,” said Mr. Hutcheson. “InterDigital’s current research also builds on a legacy of innovation, and the company’s business success has opened new avenues for value creation that I look forward to helping plan for the benefit of shareholders.”

“We’re thrilled to have Doug join as our newest board member,” said Steven T. Clontz, Chairman of InterDigital. “His proven track record of success, specifically as it relates to running a large wireless telecommunications company, speaks volumes to the value he’ll bring to InterDigital as we continue to expand our business and explore new areas.”

Prior to his role as CEO, Hutcheson held other executive positions at Leap Wireless, including serving as President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Leap Wireless, he served as Vice President of Marketing in the wireless infrastructure division at Qualcomm for three years, where he was responsible for global CDMA accounts. Hutcheson has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University in San Louis Obispo and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of California in Irvine. Currently, he holds 14 patents and serves on the Board of Pitney Bowes Inc.

About InterDigital^®

InterDigital develops technologies that are at the core of mobile devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a richer multimedia experience years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P MidCap 400^® index.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

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