UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): May 26, 2011
THRESHOLD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-32979
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94-3409596
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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1300 Seaport Boulevard, Suite 500
Redwood City, California 94063
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(650) 474-8200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(e) On May 26, 2011, the Board of Directors of Threshold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a promotion and salary increase for Joel A. Fernandes, the Company’s principal financial officer. Effective May 27, 2011, Mr. Fernandes’ title is Vice President of Finance and Controller and his new annual salary is $239,800.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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THRESHOLD PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Harold E. Selick | |
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Harold E. Selick, Ph.D.
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Chief Executive Officer
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Date: June 1, 2011