Item 8.01. Other Events
In response to filings made by entities affiliated with First Manhattan Co. under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, Aspect Medical Systems makes the following statements:
Aspect's Board of Directors and management team have been and remain intensely focused on creating value for all Aspect shareholders. We are always open to considering qualified individuals for the Board who can meaningfully contribute to achieving this goal.
The Nominating Committee of Aspect's Board will evaluate First Manhattan's candidates, and any other potential director candidates, using the process set forth in the Nominating Committee Charter and criteria contained in the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines. Aspect has maintained an open dialogue with First Manhattan, as we have done with all of our shareholders, and we look forward to continuing these dialogues.

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