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
August 9, 2017
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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| State of New York | 1-10113 | 11-0853640 | ||
| (State of Other Jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer | ||
| of Incorporation) | Identification Number) |
616 N. North Court, Suite 120
Palatine, Illinois 60067
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 705-7709
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On August 14, 2017 we issued a press release disclosing the financial results for our second quarter ended June 30, 2017. A copy of our press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On August 8, 2017, the Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (“Board”) recommended the grant of a one-time $20,000 cash bonus (the “Bonus”) to Peter Clemens, our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, which Bonus was approved by our Board on August 9, 2017. The Bonus is payable as part of our next payroll cycle and subject to applicable withholding.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 14, 2017 announcing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. |
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Peter A. Clemens | |
| Peter A. Clemens Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: August 14, 2017
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 14, 2017 announcing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017. |