UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
May 4, 2012
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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CADISTA HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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State of Delaware | 000-54421 | 31-1259887 |
(State of Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
of Incorporation) | Identification Number) |
207 Kiley Drive
Salisbury, MD 21801
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(410) 912-3700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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.
(b) On May 4, 2012, R. Sankaraiah, resigned as a director of Cadista Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc. (“Cadista Pharmaceuticals”). Mr. Sankaraiah, in addition to being a member of our Board of Directors also served as a member of our Audit Committee until his resignation. Mr. Sankaraiah’s resignation was not as a result of any disagreement on any matter relating to our operations, policies or practices.
(d) On May 4, 2012, the Board of Directors of the Company and Cadista Pharmaceuticals elected Kamal Mandan, the Company’s current Chief Financial Officer, to serve as a director of each of the Company and Cadista Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Mandan will receive no compensation, in addition to the compensation he receives as serving as our Chief Financial Officer, for serving as a director. Mr. Mandan was not elected to serve on any committee of the Company’s or Cadista Pharmaceuticals’ Board of Directors.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
CADISTA HOLDINGS INC. | |||
By: | /s/ Kamal Mandan | ||
Kamal Mandan | |||
Chief Financial Officer |
Date: May 9, 2012