UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) April 28, 2008
Velcera, Inc.
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-51622 | 20-3327015 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
777 Township Line Road, Suite 170
Yardley, Pennsylvania 19067
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(267) 757-3600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 28, 2008, Velcera, Inc. (the “Company” or “Velcera”) entered into an exclusive License and Development Agreement (the “Agreement”) with a European Company. Pursuant to the Agreement, the European Company granted to Velcera a non-royalty-bearing exclusive right for the United States, to develop and commercialize a parasiticide product for pets. Velcera has agreed to pay an upfront license fee of $500,000 and potential reimbursement of certain development costs. The Agreement has a term of 10 years and includes customary representations and warranties.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
None
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.
VELCERA, INC. | ||
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Date: May 2, 2008 | By: | /s/ Matthew C. Hill |
Matthew C. Hill Chief Financial Officer |