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, 2021 (June 14, 2021)
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-04957 | 73-0750007 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
5402 S 122nd E Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(918) 622-4522
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of class | Trading symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, $.20 par value | EDUC | NASDAQ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
The information disclosed in the Items 5.02 and 9.01, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 14, 2021, Mr. Ron T. McDaniel provided notice of his intent to resign from the Board of Directors effective June 30, 2021 and not seek re-election as a Class II Director. Mr. McDaniel resigned solely for personal reasons and did not resign as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to its operation, policies or practices. His service initially as an employee and later as a member of the Board of Directors has been appreciated by the Company and its management team.
The Board has made no decision to replace Mr. McDaniel as of the date of this filing. It is expected that the replacement decision will be made before the end of the fiscal year. A copy of the notice from Mr. McDaniel is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) EXHIBITS
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Educational Development Corporation
By: /s/ Randall W. White
Randall W. White
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: June 16, 2021
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