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EX-99.1 - RESIGNATION LETTER - IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC | dex991.htm |
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 and Exchange Act of 1934
(Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2010
IMPERIAL PETROLEUM, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 0-9923 | 95-3386019 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification) |
329 Main Street, Suite 801
Evansville, IN 47708
(Address of principal executive office and zip code)
(812) 867-1433
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box bellow if the 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ | Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)). |
ITEM 5.02 | DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS, ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS, COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS: |
The Registrant received and accepted the resignation of Mr. Malcolm W. Henley dated August 16, 2010. In his exit interview with the President of the Registrant, Mr. Henley indicated he has had no disagreements with the Registrants auditors and has had no disagreements or disputes with management or the operations of the Registrant. Mr. Henley indicated that his departure from the Board was for personal reasons. On August 17, 2010, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. John R. Ryer to serve as an interim Board Member beginning on August 25, 2010, until the next regularly scheduled Shareholders Meeting. Mr. Ryer brings over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry to his appointment to the Board of the Company.
ITEM 9.01 | EXHIBITS |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit |
Description of Exhibit | |
99.1 | Resignation Letter of Malcolm Henley |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Imperial Petroleum, Inc. | ||
By: | /S/ JEFFREY T. WILSON | |
Jeffrey T. Wilson | ||
Title: |
President |
Dated: August 18, 2010