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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): July 30, 2012
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Bimini Capital Management, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
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001-32171
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72-1571637
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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3305 Flamingo Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (772) 231-1400
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On July 30, 2012, Bimini Capital Management, Inc., (the “Company”) issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing that the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Orchid Island Capital, Inc. (“Orchid Island”), have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with FlatWorld Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (“FlatWorld”), pursuant to which FlatWorld will acquire Orchid Island. The information furnished under this “Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure,” including the exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any disclosure document of the Company, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such document.
ITEM 9.01. EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 ― Press Release of Bimini Capital Management, Inc. dated July 30, 2012.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: July 30, 2012
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BIMINI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC
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By:
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/s/ Robert E. Cauley | |
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Robert E. Cauley
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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