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: May 19, 2014
(Date of earliest event reported)
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Firsthand Technology Value Fund, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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814-00830
(Commission File Number)
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27-3008946
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
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150 Almaden Blvd., Suite 1250
San Jose, CA
(Address of principal executive offices)
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95113
(Zip Code)
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(800) 976-8776
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)
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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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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.
(c) Effective May 16, 2014, the Board of Directors has appointed Omar Billawala as its new Chief Financial Officer effective May 16, 2014. Mr. Billawala has been the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Firsthand Capital Management, Inc. from 1999 to present. Mr. Billawala also currently serves as Treasurer of Firsthand Funds. Mr. Billawala’s appointment as the CFO was based on a recommendation to the Board from Kevin Landis, the President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Landis will continue as the President and CEO of the Company.
Under the terms of that appointment, Mr. Billawala’s compensation will be paid by the adviser.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial statements:
None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
None
(c) Shell company transactions:
None
(d) Exhibits
SIGNATURE
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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Dated: May 19, 2014
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FIRSTHAND TECHNOLOGY VALUE FUND, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Kevin Landis
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Kevin Landis
President
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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