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): November 30, 2007
CATHAY MERCHANT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
0-9922
(Commission File Number)
04-2608713
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
Unit 803, Dina House, Ruttonjee Centre, 11 Duddell Street, Central, Hong Kong SAR, China
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(852) 2537-3613
(Registrant's telephone Number, including area code)
N/A
(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:
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Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On November 30, 2007, the Registrant announced that it will voluntarily delist its common shares from the American Stock Exchange on or about December 24, 2007. Upon the delisting from the American Stock Exchange becoming effective, the Registrant will be quoted on the Pink Sheets quotation system. Subsequently, the Registrant intends on filing a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to terminate the registration of its common shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. As a result of filing of the Form 15, the Registrant will not be required to file certain reports and forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CATHAY MERCHANT GROUP, INC.
Per: /s/ Michael J. Smith
Michael J. Smith
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President and Secretary
Chairman of the Board
Dated: November 30, 2007
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