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: November 3, 2016
(Date of earliest event reported)
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-37383 |
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81-0571538 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
202 Cousteau Place, Suite 105
Davis, CA 95618
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(530) 756-7077
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 3, 2016, Vic C. Knauf, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (the “Company”) notified the Company of his intention to retire, effective as of December 31, 2016 (the “Effective Date”). After the Effective Date, Dr. Knauf will remain a Class II director on the Board of Directors of the Company.
Following the Effective Date, certain members of the management team and other senior employees will assume shared responsibility for the Chief Scientific Officer role and duties. Dr. Knauf will assist in an informal advisory capacity after the Effective Date to ensure a seamless transition of his management duties.
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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ARCADIA BIOSCIENCES, INC. |
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Date: November 9, 2016 |
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/s/ WENDY S. NEAL |
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Wendy S. Neal |
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Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary |
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