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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): November 7, 2011
 

 
PHARMACYLCICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
000-26658
94-3148201
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
995 E. Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, California
94085-4521
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 774-0330

 
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 
 

 
 
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
 
Pharmacyclics, Inc. submitted eight abstracts to the American Society of Hematology (“ASH”) which summarize data on PCI-32765 to be presented at their annual meeting in San Diego which starts December 10, 2011. On November 7, 2011, the ASH released such abstracts to the public by posting them on its website. The eight abstracts are:
 
 
·
The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor PCI-32765 Is Highly Active As Single-Agent Therapy in Previously-Treated Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL): Preliminary Results of a Phase II Trial
 
 
·
The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor PCI-32765 Induces Durable Responses in Relapsed or Refractory (R/R) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL): Follow-up of a Phase Ib/II Study
 
 
·
The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor PCI-32765 Modulates Chronic Active BCR Signaling and Induces Tumor Regression in Relapsed/Refractory ABC DLBCL
 
 
·
Targeting Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase with PCI-32765 Blocks Growth and Survival of Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström Macroglobulinemia via Potent Inhibition of Osteoclastogenesis, Cytokines/Chemokine secretion, and Myeloma Stem-like Cells in the Bone Marrow Microenvironment
 
 
·
The Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, PCI-32765, Inhibits Activation and Proliferation of Human Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cells in the NSG Xenograph Mouse Model of the Tissue Microenvironment
 
 
·
Btk Inhibitor, PCI-32765, Delays CLL Progression in a TCL1 Adoptive Transfer Model by Impairing Migration and Cell Proliferation
 
 
·
Egress of CD19+CD5+ Cells Into Peripheral Blood Following Treatment with the Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, PCI-32765, in Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients
 
 
·
Activity of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) Inhibitor PCI-32765 in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Identifies Btk As a Novel Therapeutic Target
 
The full text of the abstracts are attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.1 , 99.2 , 99.3, 99.4, 99.5, 99.6, 99.7, and 99.8 incorporated herein by reference.
 
The information in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K, and the related exhibits, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “ Exchange Act ”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
 
99.1
Abstract - The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor PCI-32765 Is Highly Active As Single-Agent Therapy in Previously-Treated Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL): Preliminary Results of a Phase II Trial
 
 
99.2
Abstract - The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor PCI-32765 Induces Durable Responses in Relapsed or Refractory (R/R) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL): Follow-up of a Phase Ib/II Study
 
 
99.3
Abstract - The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor PCI-32765 Modulates Chronic Active BCR Signaling and Induces Tumor Regression in Relapsed/Refractory ABC DLBCL
 
 
99.4
Abstract - Targeting Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase with PCI-32765 Blocks Growth and Survival of Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström Macroglobulinemia via Potent Inhibition of Osteoclastogenesis, Cytokines/Chemokine secretion, and Myeloma Stem-like Cells in the Bone Marrow Microenvironment
 
 
99.5
Abstract - The Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, PCI-32765, Inhibits Activation and Proliferation of Human Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cells in the NSG Xenograph Mouse Model of the Tissue Microenvironment
 
 
99.6
Abstract - Btk Inhibitor, PCI-32765, Delays CLL Progression in a TCL1 Adoptive Transfer Model by Impairing Migration and Cell Proliferation
 
 
99.7
Abstract - Egress of CD19+CD5+ Cells Into Peripheral Blood Following Treatment with the Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, PCI-32765, in Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients
 
 
99.8
Abstract - Activity of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) Inhibitor PCI-32765 in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Identifies Btk As a Novel Therapeutic Target
 
 
 

 
 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
       
       
       
Date: November 7, 2011
     
By:
/s/ Rainer M. Erdtmann
       
Name:
Rainer M. Erdtmann
       
Title:
Vice President, Finance & Administration and Secretary
 
 
 
 

 
 
Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description of Exhibit
     
99.1
 
Abstract - The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor PCI-32765 Is Highly Active As Single-Agent Therapy in Previously-Treated Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL): Preliminary Results of a Phase II Trial
     
99.2
 
Abstract - The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor PCI-32765 Induces Durable Responses in Relapsed or Refractory (R/R) Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (CLL/SLL): Follow-up of a Phase Ib/II Study
     
99.3
 
Abstract - The Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitor PCI-32765 Modulates Chronic Active BCR Signaling and Induces Tumor Regression in Relapsed/Refractory ABC DLBCL
     
99.4
 
Abstract - Targeting Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase with PCI-32765 Blocks Growth and Survival of Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström Macroglobulinemia via Potent Inhibition of Osteoclastogenesis, Cytokines/Chemokine secretion, and Myeloma Stem-like Cells in the Bone Marrow Microenvironment
     
99.5
 
Abstract - The Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, PCI-32765, Inhibits Activation and Proliferation of Human Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Cells in the NSG Xenograph Mouse Model of the Tissue Microenvironment
     
99.6
 
Abstract - Btk Inhibitor, PCI-32765, Delays CLL Progression in a TCL1 Adoptive Transfer Model by Impairing Migration and Cell Proliferation
     
99.7
 
Abstract - Egress of CD19+CD5+ Cells Into Peripheral Blood Following Treatment with the Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor, PCI-32765, in Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients
     
99.8
 
Abstract - Activity of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (Btk) Inhibitor PCI-32765 in Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL) Identifies Btk As a Novel Therapeutic Target