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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): December 9, 2011
PDL BioPharma, Inc.
(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)
000-19756
(Commission File Number)
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Delaware
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94-3023969
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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932 Southwood Boulevard
Incline Village, Nevada 89451
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(775) 832-8500
(Company’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Company under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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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.
Departure of Christine Larson, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
On December 9, 2011, Christine Larson, the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of PDL BioPharma, Inc. (the Company), resigned from the Company, effective immediately.
On December 12, 2011, the Company issued a press release announcing the departure of Ms. Larson and the initiation of its search for a replacement chief financial officer. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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PDL BIOPHARMA, INC.
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(Company)
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By:
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/s/ John P. McLaughlin
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John P. McLaughlin
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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Dated: December 12, 2011
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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Press Release
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