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

(b) On May 27, 2009, FARO Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") notified James K. West, the Company's Chief Technology Officer, that his employment was terminated, effective immediately.

(e) In connection with Mr. West's termination, the Company has agreed to make a severance payment of $187,500 to Mr. West, equal to nine months of Mr. West's base salary, which will be paid in accordance with the Company's standard payroll schedule.

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