UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
MARCH 15, 2013
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| 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)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 15, 2013, the Company announced that its universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The universal shelf registration statement permits the Company to offer and sell, from time to time, on a continuous or delayed basis in the future, up to $75 million of equity, debt or other types of securities described in the shelf registration statement, or any combination of such securities, in one or more future public offerings.
The Company believes that the shelf registration statement provides it with continued financial flexibility pursuant to the sale of the registered securities, from time to time. If and when the Company offers any securities under the registration statement, the Company will prepare and make available a prospectus supplement that includes the specific terms of the securities being offered, the use of proceeds and other terms of the offering.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 15,2013 |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| | ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. |
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| | By: | /s/ Peter A. Clemens |
| | | Peter A. Clemens |
| | | Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: March 15, 2013
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number | Description |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated March 15, 2013 |
