UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 25, 2013
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RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 000-25571 (Commission File Number) | 86-0883978 (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
9 Commercial Blvd., Suite 200
Novato, California 94949
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Novato, California 94949
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 382-8111
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 25, 2013, Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. issued a press release announcing that the Office of Orphan Product Development at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Raptor orphan drug exclusivity for PROCYSBI™ (cysteamine bitartrate) delayed-release capsules for the management of nephropathic cystinosis patients age six and older. The exclusivity period began on the date of FDA approval, April 30, 2013, and lasts seven years subject to certain exceptions. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated June 25, 2013. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: June 25, 2013 | RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP. |
By: /s/ Christopher M. Starr, Ph.D.
Name: Christopher M. Starr, Ph.D.
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer and Director |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. | Exhibit Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated June 25, 2013. |