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): February 18, 2014
CEREPLAST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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2213 Killion Avenue, Seymour, Indiana |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 220 5400
Not Applicable
(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:
¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events. |
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As previously disclosed on February 12, 2014, Cereplast, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a voluntary petition for relief (the “Bankruptcy Filing”) under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. In connection with the Bankruptcy Filing, the Company’s common stock will begin trading under a new trading symbol, “CERPQ” effective February 19, 2014.
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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: February 18, 2014 |
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| /s/ Frederic Scheer |
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| Frederic Scheer |
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| Chief Executive Officer |
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