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): September 27, 2011
REDPOINT BIO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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000-51708 |
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22-3393959 |
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Redpoint Bio Corporation
7 Graphics Drive
Ewing, New Jersey 08628
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(609) 637-9700
Registrants 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 Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 27, 2011, Redpoint Bio Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the Company), mutually agreed with F. Raymond Salemme, Ph.D. (Dr. Salemme), the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, that Dr. Salemme shall resign as the Companys President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Salemme will continue to participate as a member of the Companys board of directors.
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.
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Dated: October 3, 2011 |
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/s/ Scott Horvitz |
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Name: |
Scott Horvitz |
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Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary |