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): July 28, 2016
VAALCO Energy, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-32167 |
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76-0274813 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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9800 Richmond Avenue, Suite 700 Houston, Texas |
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77042 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 623-0801
Not Applicable
(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.
On July 28, 2016, Steven P. Guidry notified VAALCO Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) of his resignation as Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company, effective September 1, 2016. Mr. Guidry’s resignation was not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
On August 1, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) appointed Cary Bounds, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2106, to serve until a permanent Chief Executive Officer can be identified. Mr. Bounds will not receive any additional compensation in connection with his role as Interim Chief Executive Officer and will continue to also serve as Chief Operating Officer during his interim appointment.
On August 1, 2016, the Board also designated Elizabeth Prochnow, the Company’s Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, as the Company’s Principal Financial Officer.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD.
On August 3, 2016, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Steven P. Guidry as Chief Executive Officer and the appointment of Cary Bounds, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information set forth in the attached Exhibit 99.1 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 filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 3, 2016 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
VAALCO Energy, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: August 3, 2016 By: /s/ Eric J. Christ
Name: Eric J. Christ
Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
Press Release, August 3, 2016 |