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):  March 19, 2013

 

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada

 

0-22088

 

88-0300760

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

File Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada

 

89502

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (775) 335-4600

 

Not applicable.

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

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:

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


 

Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management

 

Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

On March 19, 2013, Ronald R. Zideck informed Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (the “Company”) that he does not intend to stand for re-election when his term as a member of the Company’s board of directors expires at the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders.  Mr. Zideck’s decision not to stand for re-election does not involve any disagreement with the Company, its management or board of directors.

 

Mr. Zideck commented:  “I am very appreciative for having the opportunity of representing the Company and its stockholders as a member of the board of directors for the past 13 years.  I wish the Company continued success in the future as it continues to grow and be recognized for its outstanding performance.”

 

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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.

 

 

 

Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc.

 

 

Date: March 22, 2013

/s/ Ronald Rowan

 

Ronald Rowan

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

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