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
ADVANCED CELL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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000-50295
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87-0656515
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification Number)
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33, LOCKE DRIVE, MARLBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS 01752
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
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(508)756-1212
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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.
Effective August 1, 2011 Erkki Ruoslahti, a Director of Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company to focus full-time on his commercial opportunities. There was no disagreement between Dr. Ruoslahti and the Company on any matter relating to the operations, policies, or practices of the Company.
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.
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ADVANCED CELL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
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By:
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/s/GARY RABIN
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Gary Rabin
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Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Dated: August 8, 2011
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