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EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - ASSEMBLY BIOSCIENCES, INC.v239761_ex99-1.htm
 
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 9, 2011

 
VENTRUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 


Delaware
001-35005
20-8729264
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer ID Number)

99 Hudson Street, 5th Floor, New York, New York                                     10013
(Address of principal executive offices)                                                     (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(646) 706-5208


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Item 8.01.  Other Events.
 
On November 9, 2011, Ventrus Biosciences, Inc. issued a press release announcing that at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time, Monday, November 14, 2011, it will report third quarter 2011 financial results and clinical trial updates.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. 
 
Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
 
(d) 
Exhibits
 
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
99.1
Press release dated November 9, 2011.
 
 
 

 
 
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.
 
 
 
VENTRUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
 
     
       
Date: November 9, 2011
By:
/s/ David J. Barrett  
   
David J. Barrett, Chief Financial Officer