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):  April 17, 2012

PDL BioPharma, Inc.
 
(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)
 
000-19756
(Commission File Number)
 
Delaware
 
94-3023969
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
Incorporation)
   
 
932 Southwood Boulevard
Incline Village, Nevada  89451
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
 
(775) 832-8500
(Company’s telephone number, including area code)
 

 
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
On April 17, 2012, PDL BioPharma, Inc. (the Company) entered into a lease agreement with 932936, LLC, with respect to the leasing of its headquarters located in Incline Village, Nevada (the Lease). The Lease commences on June 1, 2012, and expires on May 31, 2014, and is for approximately 4,812 square feet of office space. The fixed monthly rent under the Lease through expiration is $14,176.10. The lease is a triple net lease, with the Company responsible for taxes, insurance and maintenance (including snow removal) for the portion of the property leased by the Company. The Company may, at its option, extend the term of the Lease for an additional two years for a 2% increase to its monthly rent.
 
 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
  PDL BIOPHARMA, INC.  
  (Company)  
     
     
  By: /s/ John P. McLaughlin  
    John P. McLaughlin  
    President and Chief Executive Officer  
 
Dated:  April 20, 2012