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): August 2, 2017
Amarin Corporation plc
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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England and Wales |
0-21392 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2 Pembroke House, Upper Pembroke Street 28-32, Dublin 2, Ireland |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +353 1 6699 020
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02.Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 2, 2017, Amarin Corporation plc issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 (the “Press Release”). A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this report furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, if such subsequent filing specifically references the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this report.
Item 9.01.Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 2, 2017 |
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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.
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Date: August 2, 2017 |
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Amarin Corporation plc |
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By: |
/s/ John F. Thero
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John F. Thero |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1 |
Press Release, dated August 2, 2017 |