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 11, 2013
ECOTALITY, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 000-50983 | 68-0515422 |
| (State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| One Montgomery Street, Suite 2525 | |
| San Francisco, CA | 94104 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 992-3000
(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 January 11, 2013, Don Karner notified the Company that he is retiring from his positions as Chief Innovation Officer and President of ECOtality North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (the “Company”), on February 1, 2013. Mr. Karner’s service as an officer of all other subsidiaries of the Company will end at that time. There were no disagreements with Mr. Karner on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Karner has agreed to assist with the transition of functions related to his positions with the Company as well as provide ongoing advisory services to the Company.
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.
ECOTALITY, INC.
(Registrant)
| Signature | Title | Date | ||
| ||||
| /s/ H. Ravi Brar | President and CEO | January 17, 2013 | ||
| H. Ravi Brar | ||||
| /s/ Susie Herrmann | Chief Financial Officer | January 17, 2013 | ||
| Susie Herrmann |
