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): February 23, 2009
EPIX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 000-21863
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04-3030815 |
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| (Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 4 Maguire Road, Lexington, Massachusetts
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02421 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 761-7600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Item 5.02 |
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On February 23, 2009, Chen Schor announced his resignation as Chief Business Officer of EPIX
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”), effective March 23, 2009.
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| Item 7.01 |
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On February 27, 2009, the Company issued a press release, a copy of which is being furnished
as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished
and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be
deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange
Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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| Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits:
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99.1
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Press Release issued by the registrant on February 27, 2009, furnished herewith. |