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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 (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 15, 2018
VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 001-11476 | 94-3439569 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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:
| ☐ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 15, 2018, Vertex Energy, Inc. (“Vertex”) issued a press release and will hold a conference call regarding its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. A copy of the press release, which includes information on the conference call and a summary of such financial results is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements And Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||
| 99.1* | Press Release of Vertex Energy, Inc., dated May 15, 2018 | ||
| * 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.
| VERTEX ENERGY, INC. | |||
| Date: May 15, 2018 | By: | /s/ Chris Carlson | |
| Chris Carlson | |||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | ||
| 99.1* | Press Release of Vertex Energy, Inc., dated May 15, 2018 | ||
| * Furnished herewith. | |||