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 2, 2007
Critical Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | 000-50767
(Commission
File Number) | | 04-3523569
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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60 Westview Street, Lexington, Massachusetts
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | 02421
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 402-5700
Not applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Item 5.02. | | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 2, 2007, the Board of Directors approved the Critical Therapeutics, Inc. company goals for 2007. These company goals will be considered in determining actual bonus amounts for executive officers in respect of the 2007 fiscal year. The company goals for 2007 consist of the following:
| • | | enhance the commercial value of zileuton CR by signing a co-promotion arrangement for zileuton CR, launching zileuton CR following FDA approval, initiating a Phase IIIb clinical trial of zileuton CR, increasing ZYFLO prescriptions and achieving specified business development goals; |
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| • | | progress the research and development pipeline by initiating a Phase II clinical trial of zileuton injection, completing specified preclinical work for the alpha-7 receptor program, establishing a co-development collaboration arrangement for the alpha-7 receptor program and supporting MedImmune in selecting a lead candidate for the HMGB1 program; |
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| • | | establish a strong financial position by managing corporate cash spending and ensuring adequate funding and communicate effectively with investors; and |
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| • | | create an attractive organization by establishing employee programs, recruiting key employees and developing a long-term facility strategy. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: March 8, 2007 | CRITICAL THERAPEUTICS, INC.
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| | By: | /s/ Frank E. Thomas | |
| | | Frank E. Thomas | |
| | | President and Chief Executive Officer | |
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