UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): August 4, 2009
SKY PETROLEUM, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Nevada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
333-99455 32-0027992
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
401 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 1540, AUSTIN, TEXAS, 78701
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 687-3427
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
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Agreement with Robert P. Curt
On or about July 31, 2009, the Board of Directors appointed Mr. Robert
P. Curt to be a Director to the Company. The Company has agreed, pursuant to its
resolution for board services, to grant Mr. Curt the following compensation for
his services as a member of the Board of Directors:
$30,000 per year, payable quarterly;
$1,200 per meeting of the Board attended; and
150,000 in Company stock options at a price of $0.50 U.S. per share
subject to the provisions of the Plan, one-third (1/3) of the options
vesting each year after the date of initial appointment. All options
shall terminate seven (7) years after the date of appointment.
Item 5.02. Appointment of a Director
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Appointment of Robert P. Curt
On or about July 31, 2009, pursuant to its powers under the Company's
bylaws to fill vacant seats on the Board, the Board of Directors appointed
Robert P. Curt as a Director to the Company. Mr. Curt will receive compensation
and benefits as described in Item 1.01 above which is incorporated herein by
reference.
Mr. Curt has over thirty years of experience, primarily as an executive
in Marine Transportation and Supply related functions. He is currently a
Director, Projects at Mallory, Jones, Lynch, Flynn and Assoc., an independent
consultant to the marine industry. Curt retired from ExxonMobil in 2007 after
assignments in a variety of positions up to and including General Manager Marine
Transportation for ExxonMobil Refining & Supply Company and Managing Director,
Qatar Gas Transport Company. He is also a Trustee of the US Merchant Marine
Academy and a member of the American Bureau of Shipping's Advisory Council and
Nominating Committee and serves on the boards of two publicly traded shipping
and ship building companies. Bob is a 1972 graduate of the U.S. Merchant Marine
Academy and holds an MBA in Finance from Iona College.
The Company is not aware of any family relationships, by blood,
marriage, or adoption, between Mr. Noonan and any other director, executive
officer, or other nominees. The Company knows of no transactions involving the
Company during the last two years in which Mr. Curt has a direct or indirect
interest.
SIGNATURES
In accordance with 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 thereunto duly authorized.
SKY PETROLEUM, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: August 4, 2009 By: /s/ Michael D. Noonan
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Michael D. Noonan
VP Corporate
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