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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: July 14, 2015
Date of Earliest Event Reported: July 14, 2015
VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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001-11476
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94-3439569
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File
Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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1331 Gemini Street
Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77058
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (866) 660-8156
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 8.01. Other Events.
On July 14, 2015, Vertex Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing the date of the Company’s 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the record date for such meeting, and the required date by which the Company is required to receive stockholder proposals for the Annual Meeting. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1*
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Press release dated July 14, 2015
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* Furnished herewith.
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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VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
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Date: July 14, 2015
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By: /s/ Chris Carlson
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Chris Carlson
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Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1*
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Press release dated July 14, 2015
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* Furnished herewith.