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): August 2, 2005
ALON USA ENERGY, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-32567 | | 74-2966572 |
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7616 LBJ Freeway, Suite 300
Dallas, Texas 75251
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(972) 367-3600
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
Restricted Stock Awards to Directors
On August 2, 2005, Alon USA Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) granted 1,387 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock to each of Ron W. Haddock and Zalman Segal, both directors of the Company, pursuant to Section 12 of the Company’s 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). The shares vest in equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant. These awards are evidenced by agreements in the form adopted by the Company for the purpose of evidencing grants of this type, which form is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 10.1, and is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| Number | | Description |
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| 10.1 | | Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement relating to Director Grants Pursuant to Section 12 of the Alon USA Energy, Inc. 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan |
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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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| | ALON USA ENERGY, INC.
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| | By: | /s/ Harlin R. Dean | |
| | | Harlin R. Dean | |
| | | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | |
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Date: August 4, 2005
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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| Number | | Description |
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| 10.1 | | Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement relating to Director Grants Pursuant to Section 12 of the Alon USA Energy, Inc. 2005 Incentive Compensation Plan |
