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) January 22, 2009
MINRAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-32666 | | 870299034 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
50 Cobham Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127-4121
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 716-855-1068
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 8.01 Other Events
Beginning on January 22, 2009, Minrad International, Inc. requested those persons holding options to acquire its common stock to agree to terminate their options. Copies of the correspondence and forms of termination agreements are attached as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| 99.1 | | Correspondence and Agreement to Terminate Options |
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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| | MINRAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
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| January 22, 2009 | By: | /s/Charles Trego | |
| | | Name: | Charles Trego | |
| | | Title: | CFO and Executive Vice President | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| 99.1 | | Correspondence and Agreement to Terminate Options |
