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): January 9, 2014
Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On January 9, 2014, Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a proposed public offering. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1to this report. The Company is also furnishing its corporate presentation slides. These slides are furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this report. The slides are also available in the “Investor Relations—Events & Presentations” section of the Company’s website, located at www.biotapharma.com. Materials on the Company’s website are not part of or incorporated by reference into this report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 | Press release dated January 9, 2014. |
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99.2 | Corporate presentation slides dated January 2014 |
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: January 9, 2014 | /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 January 9, 2014. |
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99.2 | | Corporate presentation slides dated January 2014 |
