Current Report Filing (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)

October 7, 2015

Rocket Fuel Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-36071		30-0472319
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1900 Seaport Blvd.

Redwood City, CA 94063

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

[phone]

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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 October 7, 2015, Rocket Fuel Inc. (the "Company") took steps to conclude Richard Frankel’s role as President of the Company, which will be effective October 16, 2015.  Richard Frankel will remain an employee of the Company in the role of Executive Vice President, where he will focus on strategic projects, corporate development, and ongoing engagements with large clients.

 

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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.

		ROCKET FUEL INC.
		By: /s/ JOANN C. COVINGTON
		JoAnn C. Covington Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Date: October 13, 2015