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EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - OMEGA PROTEIN CORP | ex99-1.htm |
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 22, 2017
Omega Protein Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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001-14003 |
76-0562134
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2105 City West Blvd., Suite 500 Houston, Texas |
77042 |
(713) 623-0060
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On February 22, 2017, Omega Protein Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the commencement of a strategic review of the Company’s human nutrition business segment. This press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Cautionary Statements
This filing, including Exhibit 99.1, includes “forward-looking statements.” All statements other than statements of historical facts included or incorporated herein constitute forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary significantly from those expressed or implied in such statements and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that affect the Company’s operations and financial performance. The Company does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Financial Statements of business acquired. |
None.
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Pro Forma Financial Information. |
None.
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Shell Company Transactions. |
None.
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Exhibits. |
99.1 |
Text of Press Release dated February 22, 2017 titled “Omega Protein Commences Strategic Review of Human Nutrition Business Segment to Increase Shareholder Value.” |
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: February 22, 2017 |
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/s/ John D. Held |
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John D. Held |
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Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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