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): June 16, 2012
KiOR, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-35213 | | 51-0652233 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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13001 Bay Park Road Pasadena, Texas | | 77507 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 694-8700
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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.
Due to personal reasons, including a desire to spend more time with his family, Paul O’Connor has resigned from the Board of Directors of KiOR, Inc. (the “Company”) and all other positions with the Company, effective as of June 20, 2012 and will not be standing for re-election at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders to be held on June 20, 2012. Mr. O’Connor’s resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company thanks Mr. O’Connor for his invaluable services and contribution to the Company.
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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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| KiOR, Inc. |
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| By: | | /s/ Christopher A. Artzer |
| | Christopher A. Artzer |
| | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
Date: June 20, 2012
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