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): July 7, 2004
ACUSPHERE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-50405 | | 04-3208947 |
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(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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500 Arsenal Street, Watertown, Massachusetts
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (617) 648-8800
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
On July 7, 2004, Acusphere, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a Collaboration, License and Supply Agreement with Nycomed Danmark APS for the European development and marketing rights to Acusphere’s product candidate AI-700. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. The press release is incorporated by reference herein and the foregoing description of the press release is qualified in its entirety by reference to the attached exhibit.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit Number
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated July 7, 2004. |
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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.
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| | ACUSPHERE, INC.
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| Dated: July 7, 2004 | By: | /s/ John F. Thero | |
| | | Name: | John F. Thero | |
| | | Title: | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, dated July 7, 2004, of Acusphere, Inc. |
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