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): November 2, 2009
PDL BioPharma, Inc.
(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)
000-19756
(Commission File Number)
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| Delaware | | 94-3023969 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
932 Southwood Boulevard
Incline Village, Nevada 89451
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(775) 832-8500
(Company’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 Company under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On November 2, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the closing of a securitization transaction. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Exhibit 99.1 contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are present expectations and are subject to the limitations listed therein and in the Company’s other SEC reports, and actual events or results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
The foregoing information, including Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit
No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release for Closing of Securitization Transaction. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| PDL BIOPHARMA, INC. |
| (Company) |
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By: | | /S/ CHRISTINE R. LARSON |
| | Christine R. Larson |
| | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: November 2, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release for Closing of Securitization Transaction. |
