UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): December 18, 2007
ASPREVA PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
British Columbia, Canada
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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000-51169 | 98-0435540 |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1203-4464 Markham Street
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada V8Z 7X8
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (250) 744-2488
| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 18, 2007, the British Columbia Supreme Court issued a final order approving a statutory plan of arrangement under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), pursuant to which Galenica AG, through Galenica Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, will acquire all outstanding common shares of Aspreva Pharmaceuticals at a price of US$26.00 per share in cash.
The acquisition is expected to close on January 3, 2008 subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions specified in the Combination Agreement among Galenica AG, Galenica Canada Ltd. and Aspreva Pharmaceuticals Corporation, dated October 17, 2007. The Combination Agreement is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 000-51169) dated October 17, 2007, and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2007.
A copy of the press release, dated December 18, 2007, entitled “Aspreva Receives Final Court Approval for Acquisition by Galenica” is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release, dated December 18, 2007, entitled “Aspreva Receives Final Court Approval for Acquisition by Galenica”. |
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.
| | ASPREVA PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION |
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| Dated: December 18, 2007 | | |
| | By: | /s/ Bruce G. Cousins |
| | | Bruce G. Cousins |
| | | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press release, dated December 18, 2007, entitled “Aspreva Receives Final Court Approval for Acquisition by Galenica”. |
