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): July 12, 2012
AFFYMAX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-33213 |
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77-0579396 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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incorporation) |
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4001 Miranda Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94304
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(650) 812 -8700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 12, 2012, Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. and Affymax, Inc. announced that Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. had entered into a supply agreement for sourcing and supply of OMONTYS® (peginesatide) Injection to Fresenius Medical Care North America and certain of its affiliates. A press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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 |
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Press Release entitled “Takeda and Affymax Announce Supply Agreement For OMONTYS® (Peginesatide) Injection with Fresenius Medical Care North America,” dated July 12, 2012 |