8-K


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): April 8, 2016 (April 4, 2016)
 
Victory Energy Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
 
2-76219-NY
 
87-0564462
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
3355 Bee Caves Road, Suite 608
Austin, Texas 78746
 (Address of principal executive offices)
 
(512) 347-7300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
 (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 April 4, 2016, Victory Energy Corporation (the “Company”) agreed to accept the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer and Controller, Fred J. Smith, Jr. The resignation takes effect no later than April 15, 2016. In accordance with Mr. Smith’s employment agreement, he is required to assist in the screening, the hiring and the transition planning of his replacement, among other things. The Company is interviewing prospective candidates and anticipates having the Chief Financial Officer position filled permanently or on an interim basis before the April 15, 2016 effective date of Mr. Smith’s resignation. The Company wishes Mr. Smith the best of luck with his future endeavors.