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| EX-99.1 - NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS | v304131_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): February 29, 2012
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| 0-24006 | Delaware | 94-3134940 |
| (Commission File Number) | (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
455 Mission Bay Boulevard South
San Francisco, California 94158
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 482-5300
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:
| ¨ | 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 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On February 29, 2012, Nektar Therapeutics, a Delaware corporation (“Nektar”), issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
On February 24, 2012, Nektar announced that its management would hold a Webcast conference call on February 29, 2012 to review its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. This conference call will be accessible through a link posted on the home page and the Investor Relations section of the Nektar website: http://www.nektar.com.
The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by Nektar Therapeutics, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release titled “Nektar Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Financial Results” issued by Nektar Therapeutics on February 29, 2012. | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
| By: | /s/ Gil M. Labrucherie | ||
| Gil M. Labrucherie | |||
| General Counsel and Secretary | |||
| Date: |
February 29, 2012
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release titled “Nektar Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2011 Financial Results” issued by Nektar Therapeutics on February 29, 2012. | |