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
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
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February 16, 2007 |
CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-33304
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20-4075963 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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7A Commercial Wharf West
Boston, MA
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02110 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code:
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(617) 624-0111 |
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:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangement of a Registrant.
Converted Organics Inc. today issued a press release announcing the closing of a tax-exempt New
Jersey Economic Development Authority Solid Waste Revenue Bond deal in the principal amount of
$17.5 million. The proceeds of the bonds will be used to develop and construct the Companys
initial facility in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The 20-year bonds will bear interest at 8.0% annually
and will be secured by a corporate guarantee by Converted Organics Inc., a leasehold mortgage, and
a first lien on equipment and other assets at the New Jersey facility in favor of the bondholders.
The borrower under the bond issue will be Converted Organics of Woodbridge, LLC, a wholly-owned New
Jersey limited liability subsidiary of Converted Organics Inc. The subsidiary will develop and
operate the New Jersey facility. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed filed for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act) or incorporated
by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except
as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release entitled Converted Organics Inc. Closes $17.5 Million Bond Deal, dated
February 16, 2007.
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.
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CONVERTED ORGANICS INC.
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February 16, 2007 |
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/s/ Edward J. Gildea
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Name: |
Edward J. Gildea |
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Title: |
President and CEO |
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