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): May 8, 2008
Athersys, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| Delaware
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0-52108
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20-4864095 |
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(State or Other
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of Incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(I.R.S. Employer
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| 3201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
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44115-2634 |
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| (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (216) 431-9900
(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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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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| Item 2.02. |
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On May 8, 2008, Athersys, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for
its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit
99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be
deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or
otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in
Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference
into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.
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| Item 9.01 |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. |
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Exhibit Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated May 8, 2008
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