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) June 13, 2008
WORLD HEART CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Canada | | 000-28882 | | 52-2247240 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
7799 Pardee Lane, Oakland CA | | 94621 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(510) 563-5000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 12, 2008, the Company announced that it has determined to voluntarily delist its common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company’s business moved primarily to the United States in 2005 and approximately 80% of the stock trades occur on the NASDAQ Capital Market. The common shares will be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange at the end of the day on Friday, June 13, 2008.
The Company’s common shares continue to be listed on the NASDAQ Capital
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release, dated June 12, 2008 |
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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.
Date: June 13, 2008 | | |
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| | WORLD HEART CORPORATION |
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| By: | /s/ David Pellone |
| Name: | David Pellone |
| Title: | Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibits Index
Exhibit No. | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release, dated June 12, 2008 |
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