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 24, 2014 (February 24, 2014)


NewLink Genetics Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
001-35342
42-1491350
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
2503 South Loop Drive
Ames, IA
50010
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (515) 296-5555
 
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Section 8 - Other Events

Item 8.01.
Other Events.
 
On February 24, 2014, NewLink Genetics Corporation (the "Company") signed a lease initiating the Company's expansion into Austin, Texas. Primary activities planned at this location will be associated with expansion of the Company's commercialization efforts as well as supporting the continued growth of its clinical operations activities.







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.
Dated:    February 24, 2014


 
NewLink Genetics Corporation
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Gordon H. Link, Jr.
 
  Gordon H. Link, Jr.
Its:
  Chief Financial Officer