8-K
Blink Charging Co. (BLNK)
UNITEDSTATES
SECURITIESAND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON,DC 20549
FORM8-K
CURRENTREPORT
Pursuantto Section 13 or 15(d) of the
SecuritiesExchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 13, 2020
BLINKCHARGING CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 001-38392 | 03-0608147 |
|---|---|---|
| (State<br> or other jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of<br> incorporation) | (Commission<br><br> <br>File<br> Number) | (IRS<br> Employer<br><br> <br>Identification<br> No.) |
| 407<br> Lincoln Road, Suite 704<br><br> <br>Miami<br> Beach, Florida | 33139 | |
| --- | --- | |
| (Address<br> of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip<br> Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (305) 521-0200
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title<br> of Each Class | Trading<br> Symbol(s) | Name<br> of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common<br> Stock | BLNK | The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Common<br> Stock Purchase Warrants | BLNKW | The<br> Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
BlinkCharging Co. (the “Company”)
March 13, 2020
| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
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Effective March 13, 2020, the Company terminated the employment of the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, James Christodoulou, for cause pursuant to the terms of his employment letter for willful misconduct stemming from violations of the Company’s employment policies. Mr. Christodoulou had previously been placed on a paid leave of absence from the Company pending a thorough investigation of his conduct, including an opportunity for him to address the issues.
The functions previously performed by Mr. Christodoulou will be shared by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer until a replacement has been hired.
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.
| BLINK CHARGING CO. | ||
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| Dated:<br> March 13, 2020 | By: | /s/Michael D. Farkas |
| Name: | Michael<br> D. Farkas | |
| Title: | Chairman<br> and Chief Executive Officer |