UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 9, 2018
THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Cayman Islands |
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001-36033 |
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98-1226628 |
PO Box 309
Ugland House, South Church Street
George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1104
(650) 808-6000
(Addresses, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of principal executive offices)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On November 9, 2018, Theravance Biopharma, Inc. issued a press release and is holding a conference call regarding the approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the New Drug Application (NDA) for YUPELRITM (revefenacin) inhalation solution for the maintenance treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and a copy of materials that will accompany the call is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report.
The information in Item 8.01 and in Item 9.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Securities Exchange Act of 1934”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated November 9, 2018
99.2 Materials Accompanying the Call
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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99.2 |
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SIGNATURE
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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THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC. | |
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Date: November 9, 2018 |
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/s/ Renee D. Gala |
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Renee D. Gala |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |