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): February 15, 2013
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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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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Incorporation) |
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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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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Appointment of John McLaughlin as Acting Chief Accounting Officer
On February 13, 2013, the Board of Directors of PDL BioPharma, Inc. (the Company) appointed John McLaughlin as the Company's Acting Chief Accounting Officer while the Company continues its search for a permanent replacement. During this time, Mr. McLaughlin will continue his duties as the Company's President, Chief Executive Officer and Acting Chief Financial Officer and will receive no compensation for his additional service to the Company.
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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/s/ Christopher Stone |
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Christopher Stone |
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Dated: February 15, 2013