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 Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 28, 2013
Omega Protein Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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001-14003
(Commission File Number)
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76-0562134
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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2105 City West Blvd., Suite 500
Houston, Texas
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77042
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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(713) 623-0060
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors of Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
As previously announced, Joseph L. von Rosenberg III stepped down from the position of Chairman of the Board of Omega Protein Corporation (the “Company”) on February 28, 2013. Also effective on that date, Gary R. Goodwin became the Company’s Chairman of the Board, and Bret D. Scholtes, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, was elected to the Board of Directors as a Class III director to fill the vacancy created by Mr. von Rosenberg’s resignation.
Effective upon Mr. von Rosenberg’s retirement, the Company has transferred the title to the Company-owned vehicle formerly utilized by Mr. von Rosenberg to him. The book value of the vehicle was approximately $36,700. Mr. von Rosenberg will be responsible for all of the costs and liabilities of the vehicle after the date of transfer.
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.
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Omega Protein Corporation
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| Dated: March 1, 2013 | /s/ John D. Held | ||
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John D. Held
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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