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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 20, 2011
ALPHA NATURAL RESOURCES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-32331
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42-1638663
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(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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One Alpha Place, P.O. Box 16429
Bristol, VA 24209
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (276) 619-4410
(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:
[ ] 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))
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
(a) Amendment and Restatement of Bylaws
On December 20, 2011, the Board of Directors of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) adopted Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaws”), effective immediately upon adoption, to supersede and replace the existing bylaws of the Company. The bylaws were revised to implement a majority voting standard for uncontested elections of directors.
The above description is qualified in its entirety by the Bylaws which are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.3 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, a copy of the Bylaws marked to show changes to the former bylaws is included as Exhibit 3.3.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3.3
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
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3.3.1
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (marked to show changes from former bylaws).
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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.
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Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
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December 27, 2011
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By:
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/s/ Richard R. Grinnan
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Name: Richard R. Grinnan
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Title: Assistant Secretary
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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3.3
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
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3.3.1
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (marked to show changes from former bylaws).
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