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 10, 2013
Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-35285 | 59-1212264 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2500 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA | 30009 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (678) 762-3240
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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 10, 2013, Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 and related information. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | Press release dated May 10, 2013. |
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.
| | Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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Date: May 10, 2013 | /s/ Russell H Plumb |
| | Name: | Russell H Plumb |
| | Title: | Chief Executive Officer and President |
| | | (Duly Authorized Officer) |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | | Description |
99.1 | | Press release dated May 10, 2013. |
