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): September 22, 2017
Fifth Street Asset Management Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-36701 | 46-5610118 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 777 West Putnam Avenue, 3rd Floor, Greenwich, CT | 06830 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 681-3600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 22, 2017, Alexander C. Frank resigned from his roles as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Fifth Street Asset Management Inc. (the “Company”), effective as of September 30, 2017. Following the effectiveness of this resignation, Mr. Frank will remain a member of the Company’s board of directors. Mr. Frank’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
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.
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FIFTH STREET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC.
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| Date: September 22, 2017 | By: | /s/ Kerry S. Acocella | |
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Name: Kerry S. Acocella Title: Secretary | |||