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| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. | v381410_ex99-1.htm |
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): June 13, 2014
Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Florida | 001-33357 | 65-0643773 | ||
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 2 Snunit Street | 20100 | |
| Science Park, POB 455 | ||
| Carmiel, Israel | ||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code +972-4-988-9488
(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 June 13, 2014, Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that David Aviezer, Ph.D., has decided to retire after almost 12 years from his role as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He will retire this year upon the completion of a process to nominate his successor. In the meantime, Dr. Aviezer will continue serving as President and Chief Executive Officer and remains a member of the Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (d) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press release dated June 13, 2014 |
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.
| PROTALIX BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC. | |
| Date: June 13, 2014 | By: /s/ David Aviezer, Ph.D. |
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Name: David Aviezer, Ph.D. Title: President and Chief Executive Officer |