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): March 8, 2010
ONCOGENEX PHARMACEUTICALS,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 033-80623 | 95-4343413 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1522 217th Place
S.E. Bothell, Washington |
98021 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 487-9500
| N/A |
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 8, 2010, OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the 2009 fourth quarter and full-year. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. The press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description | |
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99.1
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Press release of OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dated March 8, 2010 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ONCOGENEX PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Date: March 8, 2010
/s/ Cameron
Lawrence
Cameron Lawrence
Principal Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1
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Press release of OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dated March 8, 2010 |