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): April 25, 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)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +353 1 485 1200
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On April 24, 2017, Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc issued a press releases announcing that management will be presenting at two upcoming investor conferences, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 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
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc dated as of April 24, 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: April 25, 2017
Exhibit Index
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc dated as of April 24, 2017. |
