torchlight-8k_16242.htm
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 (Date of Earliest event Reported): December 5, 2014
Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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001-36247
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74-3237581
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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5700 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 3600
Plano, Texas 75093
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone – (214) 432-8002
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:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
¨ 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 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On December 5, 2014, we held our Annual Meeting of Stockholders for the following purposes:
(1) To elect nominees to our Board of Directors, including Thomas Lapinski, John Brda, Willard G. McAndrew III, Wayne Turner, Jerry D. Barney, Edward J. Devereaux and Eunis L. Shockey;
(2) To ratify the selection of Calvetti Ferguson as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014;
(3) To approve an amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to authorize the issuance of shares of preferred stock; and
(4) To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
Based on the votes received in person and by proxy, all of the above named nominees to the Board were elected, the selection of Calvetti Ferguson was ratified, and the amendment to our Articles of Incorporation to authorize preferred stock was approved. There were no other matters presented for action at the Annual Meeting. The exact results of the stockholder vote are as follows:
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Total Shares of Common Stock Outstanding
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as of the Record Date, October 23, 2014:
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23,187,941 |
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Total Voting Shares of Common Stock Present Either by Proxy or in Person:
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17,511,917
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Item 1:
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Election of Directors
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FOR
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WITHHELD
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Thomas Lapinski
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12,391,196
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1,105,123
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John A. Brda
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13,454,331
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41,988
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Willard G. McAndrew III
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13,460,831
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35,488
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Wayne Turner
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12,372,255
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1,124,064
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Jerry D. Barney
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13,441,390
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54,929
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Edward J. Devereaux
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13,441,390
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54,929
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Eunis L. Shockey
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13,442,390
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54,929
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Additionally, there was a total of 4,015,598 broker non-votes for the election of directors.
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Item 2:
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Ratification of selection of Calvetti Ferguson as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014
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Votes for:
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17,422,870
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Votes against:
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64,047
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Votes abstained:
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25,000
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Approval of amendment to Articles of Incorporation to authorize the issuance of preferred stock
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Votes for:
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12,221,029
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Votes against:
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1,160,290
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Votes abstained:
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115,000
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Additionally, there was a total of 4,015,598 broker non-votes for approval of the amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to authorize preferred stock.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) 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.
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Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc.
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Date: December 11, 2014
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By: /s/ John A. Brda
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John A. Brda
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President
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