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): | September 11, 2007 |
Emisphere Technologies, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-10615 | 13-3306985 |
| _____________________ (State or other jurisdiction | _____________ (Commission | ______________ (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 765 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, New York | 10591 | |
| _________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices) | ___________ (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 914-347-2220 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.
On September 11, 2007, Emisphere Technologies, Inc.'s (the "Company") Board of Directors approved an amendment to Section 4 of By-Laws, as amendmended, of the Company (the "By-Laws"). The amendment allows for the issuance of either certificated or uncertificated shares of stock of the Company. Previously, only certificated shares of stock were allowed to be issued. The amendment is effective as of September 11, 2007. This amendment to the By-Laws will permit direct or "book-entry" registration of shares of the Company's capital stock and facilitate the Company's eligibility to participate in a direct registration system.
The amendments to the By-Laws, as described herein, are attached as Exhibit 3.1 to this Form 8-K and are incorporated by reference herein.
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.
| Emisphere Technologies, Inc. | ||||
| September 14, 2007 | By: | Michael R. Garone | ||
| Name: Michael R. Garone | ||||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
3.1 | Amendment to the By-Laws, as amended, of Emisphere Technologies, Inc. |