UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of October 2008 | Commission File Number: 0-30600 |
The Westaim Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
144 – 4th Avenue, S.W., Suite 1010
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N4
Canada
(780) 469-8211
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3N4
Canada
(780) 469-8211
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Item 1. Important Event issued by The Westaim Corporation on October 20, 2008:
The Westaim Corporation to Deregister in the United States
SIGNIFICANT EVENT
On October 20, 2008, The Westaim Corporation (the “Company”) announced its intention to seek deregistration and termination of its reporting obligations under Sections 12(g) and 15(d) of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). In connection with that deregistration and termination, the Company anticipates filing a Form 15F with the SEC on or about October 20, 2008. Upon the filing of Form 15F, the Company’s Section 12(g) and 15(d) reporting obligations under the Exchange Act will be suspended immediately. These reporting obligations will be finally terminated after a 90-day waiting period provided that the SEC does not raise objections.
The significant event herein being informed will have no effect over the Company’s Common Stock or over its other shareholders. Additionally, as a result of the termination of its reporting obligations with the SEC the Company does not foresee any material financial effect over its assets, liabilities and results.
Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated October 20, 2008
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 21, 2008
The Westaim Corporation | ||||
By: | / s/ G.A. (Drew) Fitch | |||
Name: | G.A. (Drew) Fitch | |||
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | ||
No. | Description | |
99.1. | Press Release, dated October 20, 2008. |