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) December 31, 2014

 

LIQUIDITY SERVICES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

0-51813

 

52-2209244

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

File Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

1920 L Street, N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, D.C.

 

20036

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (202) 467-6868

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

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:

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

Effective December 31, 2014, David A. Perdue, Jr. resigned from the Board of Directors of Liquidity Services, Inc. (the “Company”) and from the Company’s Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. Mr. Perdue resigned so that he may take office with the United States Senate.  There were no disagreements between him and the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies and practices that resulted in his resignation.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The press release announcing Mr. Perdue’s resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

This exhibit is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s reports or filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such report or filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

 

99.1 Press Release dated January 5, 2015.

 

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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.

 

 

 

LIQUIDITY SERVICES, INC.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date: January 5, 2015

By:

/s/ James E. Williams

 

Name:

James E. Williams

 

Title:

Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

 

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Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release dated January 5, 2015.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Liquidity Services’ Board Member, David A. Perdue, Jr., Resigns to Take Office with United States Senate

 

WASHINGTON, January 5, 2015 — Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:LQDT), a global solution provider in the reverse supply chain with the world’s largest marketplace for business surplus, today announced the resignation of its Board of Directors member, David A. Perdue, Jr. Mr. Perdue’s resignation follows his election to the United States Senate and is effective as of December 31, 2014.

 

Mr. Perdue served on Liquidity Services’ Board since December 2009 and was a member of the Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.

 

“We are excited for U.S. Senator elect David Perdue and his new role to help shape the future direction of our country,” said Bill Angrick, chairman and chief executive officer of Liquidity Services. “On behalf of our entire Board and employees, we thank David for his guidance and many contributions to Liquidity Services over the past five years and wish him the best in his new endeavor.”

 

About Liquidity Services, Inc.
Liquidity Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: LQDT) provides leading corporations, public sector agencies, and buying customers the world’s most transparent, innovative, and effective online marketplaces and integrated services for surplus assets. On behalf of its clients, Liquidity Services has completed the sale of over $5 billion of surplus assets in over 500 product categories, including consumer goods, capital assets, and industrial equipment. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with global locations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Additional information can be found at: http://www.liquidityservices.com.

 

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Investor Relations Contact

Julie Davis

Senior Director, Investor Relations

julie.davis@liquidityservices.com

202.558.6234

 

Media Relations Contact

Sultana Ali

Director, Public Relations

sultana.ali@liquidityservices.com

202.467.5723