UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of March 2016
001-37353
(Commission File Number)
BIONDVAX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
14 Einstein St.
Ness Ziona
Israel 74036
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover
Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F þ Form 40-F ☐
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Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ____
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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N/A
On March 29, 2016, and in connection with an investigation conducted by the Israeli Securities Authority ("ISA") regarding certain shareholders' alleged use of internal information, Dr. Ron Babecoff, CEO, director and President of Biondvax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. ("BiondVax" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BVXV, TASE: BVXV), was investigated by the ISA under warning. After fully cooperating with the ISA investigators, Dr. Babecoff was released subject to certain restrictions, including an obligation to make a cash deposit as collateral. Dr. Babecoff continues to fulfill all his duties to the Company. It is hereby clarified that BiondVax is not a party to the investigation and continues its business operations as usual.
About BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
BiondVax is a biopharmaceutical company developing a universal flu vaccine. The vaccine is designed to provide multi-season protection against most seasonal and pandemic human influenza virus strains. BiondVax’s proprietary technology utilizes a unique combination of conserved and common peptides from influenza virus proteins, activating both arms of the immune system for a cross-protecting and long-lasting effect. BiondVax is traded on NASDAQ: BVXV and TASE: BVXV. For more information, please visitwww.biondvax.com.
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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.
BiondVax Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | ||
Date: March 30, 2016 | By: | /s/ Ron Babecoff |
Ron Babecoff | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
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