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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
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 2017 (October 2, 2017)
CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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0-30379
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88-0425691
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(IRS Employer
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of Incorporation)
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Identification Number)
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3661 Horseblock Road
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Medford, NY 11763
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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631-924-1135
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(Registrant's Telephone Number)
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N/A
(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:
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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
Effective October 1, 2017, John Sperzel III, CEO and President of Chembio Diagnostics, Inc. ("Chembio") returned to work following a medical leave of absence. Sharon Klugewicz, who had served as acting Chief Executive Officer during Mr. Sperzel's medical leave of absence, will continue in her position as Chembio's President, Americas Region.
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On September 28, 2017, the Company issued a press release entitled "Chembio Announces Return of President and CEO John Sperzel". A copy of the press release is included herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release entitled "Chembio Announces Return of President and CEO John Sperzel" dated October 2, 2017.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
October 5, 2017 Chembio Diagnostics, Inc.
By: /s/ Richard J. Larkin
Richard J. Larkin
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release entitled "Chembio Announces Return of President and CEO John Sperzel" dated October 2, 2017.
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