UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) October 22, 2008
HECKMANN CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | 001-33816 | 26-0287117 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(760) 341-3606
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 22, 2008, Heckmann Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Heckmann”), issued a press release regarding the consummation by China Water and Drinks, Inc., a Nevada corporation, of the acquisitions of two bottled water manufacturers in China. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In connection with the proposed Merger, Heckmann Corporation has prepared a definitive proxy statement for Heckmann stockholders which is on file with the SEC on Form 424B. Stockholders of Heckmann are advised to read Heckmann’s definitive proxy statement in connection with Heckmann’s solicitation of proxies for the special meeting because these statements will contain important information regarding the proposed transaction. The definitive proxy statement will be mailed to Heckmann stockholders as of the September 15, 2008 record date established for voting on the Merger. Heckmann stockholders may also obtain a copy of the definitive proxy statement, without charge, by directing a request to: Heckmann Corporation, 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. The definitive proxy statement can also be obtained, without charge, at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s internet site (http://www.sec.gov ).
Heckmann Corporation and its respective directors and officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Heckmann’s stockholders with respect to the Merger. Information about Heckmann’s directors and executive officers is available in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, filed with the SEC. Other information regarding the participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is also contained in the definitive proxy statement filed by Heckmann with the SEC on Form 424B.
Item 9.01(d). Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release date October 22, 2008. |
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.
Dated: October 22, 2008
HECKMANN CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ Richard J. Heckmann | |
Name: | Richard J. Heckmann | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |