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
June 30, 2008
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
State of New York | 1-10113 | 11-0853640 |
| (State of Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of Incorporation) | | Identification Number) |
616 N. North Court, Suite 120
Palatine, Illinois 60067
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 705-7709
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On June 30, 2008, Acura Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that Russell Investments has selected the Company for inclusion in the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 30, 2008.
A copy of the press release issued by us is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit Number | | Description |
| | | |
| 99.1 | | Press Release of the Registrant dated June 30, 2008. |
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.
ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. |
| | |
| By: | /s/ Peter Clemens |
| | Peter A. Clemens |
| | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
Date: June 30, 2008
EXHIBIT INDEX
| | Description |
| | | |
| 99.1 | | Press Release of the Registrant dated June 30, 2008. |
