UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 24, 2012
ML Macadamia Orchards, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 1-9145 | | 99-0248088 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
26-238 Hawaii Belt Road, Hilo, Hawaii | | 96720 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 808-969-8057
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principle Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
As announced by the Partnership on August 24, 2012, effective August 20, 2012 Mr. Bruce Clarke has joined the Partnership as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the Partnership, Mr. Clarke served as CFO of a privately held food manufacturer, and served as a Controller of Abraxis BioScience, Inc., a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company. Mr. Clarke, 61, holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Kansas. Mr. Wayne Roumagoux, Chief Financial Officer, has announced his retirement from the Company. Mr. Roumagoux has agreed to stay for a period of time to assist with the transition.
Item 9.01. Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release “ML Macadamia Orchards, L. P. Appoints New Executive Officer”
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release “ML Macadamia Orchards, L. P. Appoints New Executive Officer”
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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.
| ML Macadamia Orchards, L.P. |
| (Registrant) |
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Date August 24, 2012 | |
| By: | ML Resources, Inc. |
| | Managing General Partner |
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| By: | /s/ Dennis J. Simonis |
| | Dennis J. Simonis |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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