UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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) February 24, 2011
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ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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1-33926
(Commission
File Number)
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75-1256622
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1600 Hwy 6 South, Suite 240, Sugar Land, Texas 77478
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code): (409) 385-8300
(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:
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
In accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the Registrant’s By-Laws, and by unanimous vote of Registrant’s Board of Directors dated February 24, 2011, John R. Townsend was appointed to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Registrant effective February 24, 2011, and shall hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Townsend is expected to serve on the Audit and Compensation Committees. Mr. Townsend has 33 years of experience in the Petrochemicals Industry including over 20 years experience as a Plant Manager in olefins, aromatics, paraxylene, polystyrene, synthetic lubricants and catalyst plants.
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SIGNATURE
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.
ARABIAN AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Date: February 25, 2011 By: /s/ Connie Cook
Connie Cook, Secretary
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