UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
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FORM 8-K
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Current Report Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported):  August 21, 2014
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THERAVANCE, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
000-30319
(Commission File Number)
94-3265960
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

951 Gateway Boulevard
South San Francisco, California 94080 

(650) 238-9600
(Addresses, including zip code, and telephone numbers, including area code, of principal executive offices)
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Item 5.02   Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
 
On August 21, 2014, Bradford J. Shafer indicated that he will be resigning as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Theravance, Inc. effective August 31, 2014 in connection with his commencement of employment with Theravance Biopharma US, Inc.
 
 
 
 

 



SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
         
   
THERAVANCE, INC.
     
     
Date:  August 21, 2014
 
By:
 
/s/ Michael W. Aguiar
       
Michael W. Aguiar
       
Chief Executive Officer