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 17, 2011 (November 16, 2011)
ARCA biopharma, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 000-22873 | 36-3855489 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
8001 Arista Place, Suite 430, Broomfield, CO 80021
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(720) 940-2200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 16, 2011, ARCA biopharma, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Gencaro™ demonstrated 74% risk reduction for new onset atrial fibrillation in heart failure patients with genotype believed to be found in nearly 50% of population. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release titled “Gencaro™ Demonstrated 74% Risk Reduction For New Onset Atrial Fibrillation In Heart Failure Patients With Genotype Believed To Be Found In Nearly 50% Of Population,” dated November 16, 2011. | |
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.
Dated: November 17, 2011
ARCA biopharma, Inc. (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ Patrick M. Wheeler | |
| Name: Patrick M. Wheeler | ||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | ||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release titled “Gencaro™ Demonstrated 74% Risk Reduction For New Onset Atrial Fibrillation In Heart Failure Patients With Genotype Believed To Be Found In Nearly 50% Of Population,” dated November 16, 2011. | |