fm8k_050115ngf.htm
As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2015
 

 
 
UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2015


THE NEW GERMANY FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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    Maryland
    (State or other Jurisdiction
    of incorporation)
811-05983
(IRS Employer
File Number)
    13-3555471
    (Commission
    Identification No.)

345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
(Address of principal executive offices)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 295-1000

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 8.01                      OTHER EVENTS
 
On May 1, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Registrant approved Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, effective on the same date.  The Amended and Restated Bylaws are filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.
 
ITEM 9.01                      FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 
(d)           Exhibits.
 

Exhibit
Number               Description
99.1                     Registrant’s Amended and Restated Bylaws as of May 1, 2015
 


 
 
 


 
SIGNATURE
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Date:  May 1, 2015                                                                          The New Germany Fund, Inc.
 
 
/s/John Millette
Name: John Millette
Title: Secretary
 

 

 
 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number               Description

99.1                      Registrant’s Amended and Restated Bylaws as of May 1, 2015