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): November 29, 2016
Cerecor Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware | | 001-37590 | | 45-0705648 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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400 E. Pratt Street Suite 606 Baltimore, Maryland | | 21202 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (410) 522-8707
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01.Other Events.
On November 29, 2016, Cerecor Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release in connection with the reporting of the results from its Phase 2 clinical trial with CERC-301 as an oral, adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The press release also announced that the Company will hold a conference call and webcast on November 29, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the CERC-301 clinical trial. A copy of the slides that will be presented on the webcast is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated November 29, 2016, entitled “Cerecor Reports Top-Line Data from CERC-301 Phase 2 Study for Major Depressive Disorder.” |
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99.2 | | Slides to be presented on webcast on November 29, 2016. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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| | Cerecor Inc. |
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| | By: | /s/ Uli Hacksell |
| | | Uli Hacksell |
| | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: November 29, 2016
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release, dated November 29, 2016, entitled “Cerecor Reports Top-Line Data from CERC-301 Phase 2 Study for Major Depressive Disorder.” |
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99.2 | | Slides to be presented on webcast on November 29, 2016. |
