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: March 21, 2013
Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 21, 2013
VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 000-53619 | 94-3439569 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1331 Gemini Street
Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77058
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (866) 660-8156
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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 21, 2013, Vertex Energy, Inc. (“Vertex”) issued a press release and will hold a conference call regarding its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements And Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1* | Press Release of Vertex Energy, Inc., dated March 21, 2013 |
* Furnished herewith.
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.
| VERTEX ENERGY, INC. | |
| Date: March 21, 2013 | By: /s/ Benjamin P. Cowart |
| Benjamin P. Cowart | |
| Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1* | Press Release of Vertex Energy, Inc., dated March 21, 2013 |
* Furnished herewith.
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