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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 7, 2009
Opexa Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Texas
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-33004 | 76-0333165 | |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
2635 N. Crescent Ridge Drive | 77381 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Office) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 272-9331
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Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard;
transfer of Listing.
On August 7, 2009, the Company received notice that the Listing Qualifications Staff of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDSAQ”) has determined that the Company has regained compliance with the continued listing requirements and shall remain listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market. This follows last week’s announcement of Opexa’s agreement with Novartis, a leading global pharmaceutical company, whereby Novartis acquired Opexa’s stem cell technology in a deal potentially valued at over $50 million.
Opexa had received a letter from NASDAQ on August 4, 2009, stating that the company had not regained compliance with the NASDAQ stockholders’ equity requirement, as set forth in Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), by the previously established NASDAQ deadline. Subsequent to this letter, Opexa was able to finalize the agreement with Novartis on the stem cell technology, as announced on August 7, 2009. As a result, on August 7, 2009, NASDAQ notified Opexa that it has been deemed in compliance.
A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
Item 9.01 Exhibits
(c) Exhibit 99.1
The following exhibit is to be filed as part of this 8-K:
Exhibit No. | Description |
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.
OPEXA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | ||
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By: /s/ Neil K. Warma | ||
Neil K. Warma | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
DATE: | August 10, 2009 |
EXHIBIT INDEX | |
Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release issued August 10, 2009 |