UNITED STATESSECURITIES 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):
July 25, 2016
ROYALE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | | 0-22750 | | 33-02224120 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
3777 Willow Glen Drive
El Cajon, California 92019-4601
(Address of principal executive office)
Issuer's telephone number: (619) 383-6600
Item 8.01 Other Events
On July 25, 2016, Royale Energy, Inc., issued the attached press release announcing a letter of intent to merge with privately held Matrix Oil Corporation in a combined stock and assumption of debt transaction. The transaction is subject to completion of a definitive merger, debt exchange and debt assumption agreement and completion of due diligence.
Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
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.
| | ROYALE ENERGY, INC. |
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| Date: July 27, 2016 | /s/ Stephen M. Hosmer |
| | Stephen M. Hosmer, Co-President and Chief Financial Officer |
