UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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 11, 2021

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On May 11, 2021, TransAct Technologies Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Thomas R. Schwarz, a director of the Company, had passed away that morning.  Mr. Schwarz was a member of the Company’s Board of Directors for over 24 years and served as Chair of the Company’s Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) and a member of the Company’s Audit, Nominating and Executive Committees.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The Company’s Board of Directors has designated Emanuel P.N. Hilario, a current member of the Compensation Committee, to serve as the interim Chair of the Compensation Committee until such time as a new Chair is appointed.

Following Mr. Schwarz’s death, the Board determined to reduce the size of the Board from six to five directors.

SIGNATURE

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.

Date: May 12, 2021