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): March 31, 2011
Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| British Columbia | | 000-30334 | | 98-0226269 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS. Employer Identification No.) |
1618 Station Street Vancouver, BC, Canada V6A 1B6
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (604) 221-7676
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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On March 31, 2011, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the filing of the Second Amended and Restated CCAA Plan of Compromise or Arrangement concerning, affecting and involving the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. A copy of the Company’s press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed herewith:
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated March 31, 2011. |
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.
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| | | | Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| | | | (Registrant) |
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| Dated: April 1, 2011 | | | | By: | | /s/ David D. McMasters |
| | | | | | Name: David D. McMasters |
| | | | | | Title: Sr. Vice President, Legal & General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated March 31, 2011. |
