UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
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 15, 2013
Independence Bancshares, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant
as specified in its charter)
| South Carolina | 333-121485 | 20-1734180 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
500 East Washington Street, Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (864) 672-1776
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
As previously reported, at the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Independence Bancshares, Inc., held on May 15, 2013, the size of the Company’s Board of Directors was reduced to seven members, and the Company’s shareholders elected seven directors to fill these seats. John B. Helmers was elected by the shareholders subject to regulatory approval. Due to his decision to relocate outside the continental United States, Mr. Helmers notified the Company on July 30, 2013 that he has withdrawn his regulatory application. Accordingly, Mr. Helmers will not become a director of the Company.
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.
INDEPENDENCE BANCSHARES, INC.
By: /s/ Gordon A. Baird
Name: Gordon A. Baird
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Dated: August 5, 2013