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): | August 17, 2012 |
EpiCept Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 000-51290 | 52-1841431 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 777 Old Saw Mill River Rd., Tarrytown, New York | 10591 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 914-606-3500 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 17, 2012, John V. Talley informed the Board of Directors of EpiCept Corporation that, effective August 20, 2012, he would be resigning as EpiCept's President and CEO, and would also be resigning from the EpiCept Board of Directors. On August 20, 2012, Mr. Talley's Amended and Restated Employment Agreement was terminated by his resignation.
On August 20, 2012, the Board of Directors of EpiCept Corporation appointed Robert W. Cook as Interim President and CEO. Mr. Cook has served as CFO of EpiCept Corporation since April 2004, and will retain his title as CFO.
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.
| EpiCept Corporation | ||||
| August 23, 2012 | By: |
/s/ Robert W. Cook
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| Name: Robert W. Cook | ||||
| Title: Interim President and CEO | ||||