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): May 4, 2016
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 001-35986 |
| 26-1870780 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
| (Commission File Number) |
| (I.R.S. Employer |
3891 Ranchero Drive, Suite 150 |
| 48108 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (734) 887-3903
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 4, 2016, Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information set forth under Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 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, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated May 4, 2016. |
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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.
Date: May 4, 2016 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. | |
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| By: | /s/ Tim M. Mayleben |
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| Tim M. Mayleben |
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| President and Chief Executive Officer |