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): July 31, 2018
ARCA biopharma, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
000-22873 |
36-3855489 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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11080 CirclePoint Road, Suite 140, Westminster, CO |
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80020 |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (720) 940-2200
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01. |
Other Events. |
On July 31, 2018, ARCA biopharma, Inc. announced the outcome of its Phase 2 meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and provided other program updates regarding its Gencaro product candidate. The press release related to these items is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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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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Dated: July 31, 2018 |
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ARCA biopharma, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ Brian L. Selby |
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Name: |
Brian L. Selby |
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Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer |