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): May 1, 2012
ZAZA ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 001-35432 | | 45-2986089 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1301 McKinney Street, Suite 2850 | | |
Houston, Texas | | 77010 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 595-1900
NOT APPLICABLE
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 1, 2012, Fred Zeidman resigned as the Chairman of the Board and a director of ZaZa Energy Corporation (the “Company”). Mr. Zeidman’s resignation was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.
The board of directors has appointed Craig McKenzie, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, as the acting Chairman of the Board until a new Chairman of the Board is designated. The Company has not yet identified a replacement to fill the vacancy on the board of directors created by Mr. Zeidman’s resignation.
On May 3, 2012, Gaston Kearby ceased service as Executive Director, Operations for the Company. Mr. Kearby will continue, however, as a member of the board of directors.
2
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.
| ZAZA ENERGY CORPORATION |
| |
Date: May 4, 2012 | By: | /s/ Craig M. McKenzie |
| Name: | Craig M. McKenzie |
| Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
3
