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): September 30, 2014
OSIRIS THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware |
| 001-32966 |
| 71-0881115 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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incorporation) |
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| Identification No.) |
7015 Albert Einstein Drive, Columbia, Maryland |
| 21046 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (443) 545 - 1800
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5.02. Departures of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On September 30, 2014, Matthew P. Neumayer, who has served as our Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer after joining us in October 2008, tendered his resignation, effective immediately. Until such time as Mr. Neumayer’s successor is hired, Philip R. Jacoby, Jr., the Registrant’s Chief Financial Officer will assume the duties of the principal accounting officer.
Mr. Neumayer’s compensation ceased upon the termination of his employment, consistent with the Company’s usual employment practices.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: October 2, 2014 | By: | /s/ PHILIP R. JACOBY, JR. |
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| Philip R. Jacoby, Jr. |
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| Chief Financial Officer |