UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): September 24, 2008
MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE | 000-50056 | 05-0527861 | ||
(State of incorporation or organization) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. employer identification number) |
4200 STONE ROAD | ||||
KILGORE, TEXAS | 75662 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (903) 983-6200
(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 (seeGeneral Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 September 24, 2008, Martin Resource Management Corporation (“MRMC”), the owner of Martin Midstream GP LLC (“General Partner”), the general partner of Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (“MMLP”), removed Scott Martin as a member of the Board of Directors of the General Partner. Such action was taken as a result of the collective effect of Mr. Martin’s recent activities, which the Board of Directors of MRMC determined were detrimental to both MRMC and MMLP. Mr. Martin does not serve on any committees of the Board of Directors of the General Partner. The position on the Board of Directors of the General Partner vacated by Mr. Martin will be filled in accordance with the existing procedures for replacement of a departing director utilizing the Nominations Committee of the Board of Directors of the General Partner.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 24, 2008, MMLP issued the press release pertaining to the above-noted matter, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in this Item 7.01 and in the attached Exhibit is deemed to be “furnished” and not deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information set forth in the attached Exhibit is deemed to be “furnished” and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Exchange Act.
EXHIBIT | ||||
NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |||
99.1 | — | Press release dated September 24, 2008. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
MARTIN MIDSTREAM PARTNERS L.P. | ||||||
By: | Martin Midstream GP LLC, Its General Partner | |||||
Date: September 24, 2008 | By: | /s/ Robert D. Bondurant | ||||
Robert D. Bondurant, | ||||||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit | ||
Number | Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated September 24, 2008. |