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): | | June 15, 2005 |
ArQule, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | 000-21429 | 04-3221586 |
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(State or other jurisdiction | _____________
(Commission | ______________
(I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
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| 19 Presidential Way, Woburn, Massachusetts | | 01801 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | | ___________
(Zip Code) |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | 781-994-0375 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On June 9, 2005, the directors of ArQule, Inc. elected Ronald M. Lindsay, Ph.D. to ArQule’s Board of Directors. Dr. Lindsay will receive compensation for his services as a director as described in the attached Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
(d) Election of Directors.
On June 9, 2005, the directors of ArQule, Inc. elected Ronald M. Lindsay, Ph.D. to ArQule’s Board of Directors. The press release announcing Dr. Lindsay’s election, including his professional background and qualifications, is filed as Exhibit 99.2 hereto. There was no arrangement or understanding between Dr. Lindsay and any other person associated with ArQule pursuant to which he was selected as a director. The Board of Directors and Dr. Lindsay have made no determination regarding his serving on any committee of the Board of Directors.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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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| | | ArQule, Inc. |
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| June 15, 2005 | | By: | | Louise A. Mawhinney
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| | | | | Name: Louise A. Mawhinney |
| | | | | Title: Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Description of Director Compensation |
99.2 | | Text of Press Release dated June 14, 2005 |
