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): September 30, 2016
BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-36362 | 94-3076866 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 3303 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA | 98021 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 402-1400
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 30, 2016, Mr. Rick Stewart notified Biolife Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to resign, for personal reasons, from his post as a director on the board of directors of the Company, effective September 30, 2016. The decision of Mr. Stewart to resign was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Biolife Solutions, Inc. | |||
| Date: October 6, 2016 | By: | /s/ Roderick de Greef | |
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Name: Roderick de Greef Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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