Palatin Technologies, Inc. Form 8-K June 9, 2005

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):   June 9, 2005



Palatin Technologies, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware 001-15543 95-4078884
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS employer
of incorporation) File Number) identification number)


4C Cedar Brook Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (609) 495-2200




Item 1.01  Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

           At a special meeting on June 9, 2005, our stockholders approved the Palatin Technologies, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan. The text of the plan is attached as an exhibit to this report.

           The plan, which has a ten-year term, authorizes the grant of stock options and other forms of stock-based awards covering up to 5,000,000 shares of our common stock. Our employees, non-employee directors and consultants are eligible to receive grants under the plan. Our proxy statement for the June 9, 2005 special meeting of stockholders, filed with the SEC on May 4, 2005, contains a description of the terms of the plan.


Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)   Exhibits:

  10.01     Palatin Technologies, Inc.2005 Stock Plan



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


    PALATIN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
     
     
     
Date: June 10, 2005   By:  /s/ Stephen T. Wills              
      Stephen T. Wills, CPA, MST
      Executive Vice President and
      Chief Financial Officer



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EXHIBIT INDEX

  10.01 Palatin Technologies, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan