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): June 27, 2017
XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Canada | 001-36687 | 98-0661854 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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200-3650 Gilmore Way Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada | | V5G 4W8 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (604) 484-3300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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On June 27, 2017, Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company”) and its collaboration partner, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. (“Teva”), issued a joint press release announcing results from the Phase 2 clinical trial of topical TV-45070 in patients with post-herpetic neuralgia. The clinical trial was conducted by Teva. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, except for the information set forth under the headings “About Teva” and “Teva Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”
The Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (6:00 a.m. Pacific Time) on June 27, 2017 to discuss the topline results from the clinical trial. The live call may be accessed by dialing (855) 779-9075 for domestic callers or (631) 485-4866 for international callers, and providing conference ID number 47072480. The webcast will be broadcast live on the investors section of the Company's website.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated June 27, 2017. |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
| | Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
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Date: June 27, 2017 | | By: | /s/ Ian Mortimer |
| | | Ian Mortimer |
| | | Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated June 27, 2017. |
