Zymeworks (ZYME) 8-K Zymeworks Announces Agreement with Pfizer and Initiation of a New Phase 2 Trial

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM8-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 12, 2020

Zymeworks Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

British Columbia, Canada	001-38068	47-2569713
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Suite 540, 1385 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada		V6H 3V9
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(604)678-1388

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, no par value per share	ZYME	New York Stock Exchange

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ITEM 7.01  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On January 12, 2020, Zymeworks Inc. issued a press release announcing the initiation of a Phase 2 trial evaluating ZW25 combination therapy and an agreement with Pfizer which advances the study. On January 13, 2020, this press release was filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities in Canada on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (“SEDAR”) at www.sedar.com. A copy of this press release is attached as exhibit 99.1 hereto.

On January 13, 2020, Zymeworks Inc. issued a press release highlighting its key accomplishments in 2019, providing updated corporate priorities, and announcing multiple clinical program advances for its lead candidates, ZW25 and ZW49. On January 13, 2020, this press release was filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities in Canada on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. A copy of this press release is attached as exhibit 99.2 hereto.

The information provided under this Item (including exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, attached hereto) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 12, 2020.
99.2	Press Release dated January 13, 2020.

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.

	ZYMEWORKS INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: January 13, 2020	By:	/s/ Neil A. Klompas
	Name: Title:	Neil A. Klompas Executive Vice President, Business Operations and Chief Financial Officer