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): February 14, 2017
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AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ireland (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | 000-28508 (Commission File Number) | 98-1341933 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||||
Block 10-1, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Dublin 15, Ireland (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | Not Applicable (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +353 1 485 1200
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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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Item 8.01 Other Events.
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On February 14, 2017, Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc issued a press releases announcing that the Company will report its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 before the market opens, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibits 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | Press release of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc dated as of February 14, 2017. |
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.
Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc
By: /s/ Phillandas T. Thompson
Phillandas T. Thompson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Date: February 16, 2017
Exhibit Index
99.1 | Press release of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc dated as of February 14, 2017. |
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