UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2017
LILIS ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 001-35330 | 74-3231613 | ||
|
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
| 300 E. Sonterra Blvd, Suite #1220 | ||
| San Antonio, TX | 78258 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(210) 999-5400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On August 1, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) filed a civil complaint against multiple parties, including our Chief Executive Officer Abraham Mirman. The allegations in the complaint are unrelated to the business of Lilis Energy, Inc. (the “Company”), and predate Mr. Mirman’s tenure with the Company. We understand that Mr. Mirman denies the Commission’s allegations, and intends to vigorously defend this matter. The Board of Directors of the Company will continue to evaluate this matter and any future developments as necessary.
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.
| Date: August 2, 2017 | LILIS ENERGY, INC. | |
| By: | /s/ Joseph C. Daches | |
| Chief Financial Officer | ||