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): 02/03/2009
Atlas Energy Resources, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 1-33193
Delaware | 75-3218520 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer | |
incorporation) | Identification No.) |
1550 Coraopolis Heights Road
Moon Township, Pennsylvania 15108
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
412-262-2830
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing
R. Randle Scarborough, an independent director of Atlas Energy Resources, LLC (the "Company"), passed away on January 29, 2009. Section 303A.01 of the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") corporate governance listing standards requires all publicly traded companies to have a majority of independent directors on the board. On February 3, 2009, the NYSE notified the Company of its non-compliance with Section 303A.01 due to the death of Mr. Scarborough. The Company has begun its search for a new independent director.
Signature(s)
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.
| Atlas Energy Resources, LLC | ||||||||
| Date: February 09, 2009 | By: | /s/ Lisa Washington | ||||||
| Lisa Washington | ||||||||
| Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | ||||||||