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): January 22, 2008
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SulphCo, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Nevada | | 001-32636 | | 88-0224817 |
(State of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4333 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Suite 190
Houston, Texas 77043
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(713) 896-9100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 22, 2008, SulphCo, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting test results from Europe and to provide updates on other Company activities. A copy of the press release dated January 22, 2008, is included at Exhibit 99.1.
On January 4, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors formed and adopted a charter for the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. The initial members of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee are Michael T. Heffner (Chairman), Lawrence G. Schafran and Hannes Farnleitner. A copy of the Charter for the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors adopted on January 4, 2008, is included at Exhibit 99.2.
On December 18, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a formal charter for its previously formed Compensation Committee. The current members of the Compensation Committee are Edward G. Rosenblum (Chairman), Lawrence G. Schafran and Hannes Farnleitner. A copy of the Charter for Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors adopted on December 18, 2007, is included at Exhibit 99.3.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| | (d) Exhibits |
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| | Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Title or Description |
| | 99.1 | | Press release dated January 22, 2008 |
| | 99.2 | | SulphCo, Inc. – Charter for the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee |
| | 99.3 | | SulphCo, Inc. – Charter for the Compensation Committee |
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.
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| | SulphCo, Inc. |
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| Dated as of: January 25, 2008 | By: | /s/ Stanley W. Farmer | |
| | Name: Stanley W. Farmer Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
