UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): December 5, 2006
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CASTLE BRANDS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
001-32849 |
41-2103550 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
570 Lexington Avenue, 29th Floor
New York, New York
10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
(646) 356-0200
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Hiring of Herbert J. Roberts as Chief Financial Officer and Claes Fick as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer
On December 5, 2006, Castle Brands Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a four-year Employment Agreement with Herbert J. Roberts pursuant to which Mr. Roberts will serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately.
On December 5, 2006, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Castle Brands Spirits Company Ltd. (“CB Ireland”), entered into a four-year Employment Agreement with Claes Fick pursuant to which Mr. Fick will serve as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer of CB Ireland, effective February 1, 2006.
A copy of the press release announcing the hiring of Messrs. Roberts and Fick is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Termination of Employment Agreement of Constantine Constandis
On December 5, 2006, Constantine Constandis delivered notice to the Company that he was terminating his employment with the Company pursuant to his Employment Agreement with the Company, dated as of July 1, 2006. Following the delivery of the notice, Mr. Constandis and the Company agreed to terminate his employment immediately. No termination penalties or severance payments are to be paid by the Company in connection with the termination of Mr. Constandis’ employment.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 6, 2006. |
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.
Date:
December 6, 2006
CASTLE BRANDS INC.
By /s/ Mark Andrews
Name: Mark Andrews
Title: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated December 6, 2006. |