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
December 10, 2015
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 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(e)
On December 10, 2015 we awarded cash bonuses to, and effective January 1, 2016, increased the annual salaries of, the named executive officers listed below, in the amounts provided:
| Name | Title | Annual Salary | Bonus Award |
| Robert B. Jones | President and Chief Executive Officer | $393,000 (increased from $392,000) | $215,600 |
| Peter A. Clemens | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $286,000 (increased from $285,000) | $109,700 |
| Albert W. Brzeczko | Vice President, Technical Affairs of Acura Pharmaceutical Technologies, Inc. | $291,000 (increased from $290,000) | $68,500 |
| Robert A. Seiser | Vice President, Controller and Treasurer | $175,500 (increased from $175,000) | $35,200 |
| James F. Emigh | Vice President, Corporate Development | $175,500 (increased from $175,000) | $21,400 |
| J. Bradley Rivet | Vice President, Marketing | $175,500 (increased from $175,000) | $30,600 |
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 A. Clemens | |
| Peter A. Clemens Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: December 16, 2015