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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001165527-12-001119
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20121023
ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
FILED AS OF DATE: 20121025
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20121025
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Spicy Gourmet Manufacturing, Inc.
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001543272
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FOOD & KINDRED PRODUCTS [2000]
IRS NUMBER: 452282672
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 8-K
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-54616
FILM NUMBER: 121160119
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 7910 IVANHOE AVE.
STREET 2: NUMBER 414
CITY: LA JOLLA
STATE: CA
ZIP: 92037
BUSINESS PHONE: 858-459-1133
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 7910 IVANHOE AVE.
STREET 2: NUMBER 414
CITY: LA JOLLA
STATE: CA
ZIP: 92037
8-K
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g6353.txt
CURRENT REPORT DATED 10-23-12
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 (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2012
SPICY GOURMET MANUFACTURING, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-54616 45-2282672
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
7910 Ivanhoe Ave., #414
La Jolla, CA 92037
(Address of principal offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number including area code: (858) 459-1133
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))
The following current report under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 is filed pursuant to Rule 13a-ll or Rule 15d-11:
CHANGE IN DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS
On October 23, 2012, the Board accepted the resignation of, Ali Balaban,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director from his positions as an officer
and a director of the Company, effective immediately.
Also on October 23, 2012, the Board also accepted the resignation of, Daniel C.
Masters, Secretary, Treasurer and CFO, from his positions as an officer of the
company effective immediately. Mr. Masters will remain a Director of the
company.
Also on October 23, 2012, the Board also accepted the resignation of Dinesh
Perera as Director of the company effective immediately.
Messrs.' Balaban's and Masters' and Perera's resignations were not tendered in
connection with any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the
Company's operations, policies or practices.
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On October 23, 2012, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Spicy Gourmet
Manufacturing, Inc. (the "Company") elected Nick Arroyo as the Company's
President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and
Director.
Mr. Arroyo is an entrepreneurial senior executive with over 30 years experience
encompassing, Audit, Finance, Accounting, Budgeting, Strategic Planning,
International Operations, Marketing, Executive Management and Leadership
Positions. Mr. Arroyo commenced his career in the US Air Force where he was an
Accounting and Finance Officer and later became an auditor for Arthur Andersen &
Company. Mr. Arroyo spent the next 20 plus years in the
telecommunications/technology industry where he held Senior Management and
Leadership positions in Business Development, International Services,
Procurement, Sales, and Operations. Prior to joining us, Mr. Arroyo was the
Managing Director of WFM Technologies, (WFMT), a provider of a leading system
developed to aid and control operations in the call/contact center and BPO
environment. WFMT provides the most cost effective and comprehensive
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) cloud offering workforce management solution
available in the market place. Prior to WFMT, Mr. Arroyo was the President & CEO
of Vault Technologies, Inc., now Eco Ventures Group, Inc. (EVGI). From 2005 to
2006 Mr. Arroyo was Vice President of Global Operations for VoIP Inc., a leading
provider of voice over IP services. Mr. Arroyo holds a BS in Accounting and
Finance from the Inter-American University in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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There are no family relationships between Mr.Arroyo and any director or
executive officer of the Company. There are no related-party transactions
between the Company and Mr.Arroyo reportable under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K or Item
404(a) of Regulation S-K as referenced therein. The Registrant anticipates
entering into a compensation agreement with Mr. Arroyo, the terms of which will
be disclosed when available, pursuant to which Mr. Arroyo is expected to receive
a salary and stock based compensation. Mr. Arroyo does not hold any shares of
the Registrant's common stock.
Also on October 23, 2012, the Board of the Company elected James M. Palladino as
Secretary and Director. Mr. Palladino is currently serving as the Chairman of
the Board and Investor Relations Director. Mr. Palladino brings over 17 years
financial services experience, starting his career as a retail stock broker on
Wall Street where he successfully managed individual as well corporate retail
accounts for clients. Mr. Palladino was also instrumental in raising several
million dollars for various institutional clients for public and private
offerings, while still maintaining his client base. Upon exiting Wall Street he
then established himself in the public investor relations arena where he
successfully designed and implemented over a dozen digital, print and telephone
marketing campaigns, as well as assisted In bringing approximately half of them
public, creating shareholder value as well as investor enthusiasm. Over the last
2 years Mr. Palladino has invested in several companies both in the public and
private sectors. Mr. Palladino received his technical training and an
electronics degree from what is now known as DeVry University in New Jersey.
There are no family relationships between Mr. Palladino and any director or
executive officer of the Company. There are no related-party transactions
between the Company and Mr. Palladino reportable under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K or
Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K as referenced therein. Mr. Palladino does not hold
any shares of the Registrant's common stock.
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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.
DATED: October 25, 2012
SPICY GOURMET MANUFACTURING, INC.
By:/s/ Nick Arroyo
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Nick Arroyo
Chief Executive Officer
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