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 and Exchange Act of 1934
(Date of earliest event reported): April 4, 2012
IMPERIAL PETROLEUM, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Nevada | | 0-9923 | | 95-3386019 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification) |
101 NW First Street, Suite 213
Evansville, IN 47708
(Address of principal executive office and zip code)
(812) 867-1433
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | 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 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS |
On April 4, 2012 the Registrant reported that it had accepted the resignation of Timothy A. Jones from its Board of Directors. Mr. Jones was the President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company and the Managing Member of e-Biofuels, its principal subsidiary, and resigned to pursue other business interests.
On April 5, 2012, Mr. Jeffrey T. Wilson, the former President of the Company, was appointed to the Board of Directors and as President of the Company and its subsidiaries.
Mr. Jones had no disagreements with the Management of the Company or with its independent accountants. All of the appointments by and to the Board will serve until the next regularly scheduled shareholder’s meeting.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number | | Description of Exhibit |
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| Exhibit 99.1 | | Letter of Resignation: Timothy A. Jones |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
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Imperial Petroleum, Inc. |
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| By: | | /s/ Jeffrey T. Wilson |
| | Jeffrey T. Wilson |
| Title: | | President |
Dated: April 10, 2012
