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): January 27, 2020 (January 27, 2020)
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-04957 | 73-0750007 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission file number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
5402 S 122nd E Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(918) 622-4522
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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The information disclosed in the Items 5.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 27, 2020, Ms. Betsy Richert provided notice of her intent to resign from the Board of Directors effective June 30, 2020 and not seek re-election as a Class 1 Director. Mrs. Richert resigned solely for personal reasons and did not resign as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to its operation, policies or practices. Her service has been appreciated by the Company and its management team.
The Board has made no decision to replace Ms. Richert as of the date of this filing. It is expected that the replacement decision will be made before the 2020 Proxy Statement is mailed. A copy of the notice from Ms. Richert press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) EXHIBITS
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Educational Development Corporation
By: /s/ Randall W. White
Randall W. White
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: January 27, 2020
EXHIBIT 99.1
January 27, 2020
Randall White
Chairman of the Board
Education Development Corp
5402 S 122nd E Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74146
Dear Randall:
Please let this letter serve as my official resignation from the Educational Development Corporation Board of Directors effective at the end of my term on June 30, 2020.
I am grateful for having had the opportunity to serve on the board of this outstanding organization and I offer my best wishes for its continued success.
Sincerely,
/s/ Betsy Richert