UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): June 30, 2011
OMEROS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Washington | 001-34475 | 91-1663741 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, Washington 98101
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(206) 676-5000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. |
On June 30, 2011, Jean-Philippe Tripet, a member of the board of directors of Omeros Corporation, submitted his resignation as a director effective immediately. As the chairman and managing partner of Aravis Venture, a Switzerland-based venture capital firm, Mr. Tripet has resigned to allow him to focus on Aravis’ early-stage portfolio companies. Mr. Tripet’s resignation is not a result of any disagreement with Omeros or any matter relating to Omeros’ operations, policies or practices.
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.
| OMEROS CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Gregory A. Demopulos | |
| Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D. | ||
| President, Chief Executive Officer and | ||
| Chairman of the Board of Directors | ||
Date: July 7, 2011