UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest reported event): August 26, 2010
GEOPHARMA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Florida | | 001-16185 | | 59-2600232 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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6950 Bryan Dairy Road, Largo, Florida | | 33777 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (727) 544-8866
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 5.02 Addition of and Departure of Directors or Certain Officers
On August 26, 2010, both the Company's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer and Director resigned as directors and officers of the Company and their employment agreements were terminated.
On August 26, 2010, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer, Mihir K. Taneja was nominated by the Company's independent directors of the board as interim Chairman of the Board.
On August 26, 2010, George Stuart, Jr., was nominated by the Company's independent directors of the board as the Company's interim President and Chief Executive Officer.
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 authorize
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| | GEOPHARMA, INC. |
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Date: August 26, 2010 | | |
| | /s/ Carol Dore-Falcone |
| | Carol Dore-Falcone, |
| | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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