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): July 13, 2015
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.) |
| 19820 North Creek Parkway Bothell, Washington |
98011 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 686-1500
N/A
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On July 13, 2015, OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its Phase 3 ENSPIRIT trial evaluating custirsen in the treatment of advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer is continuing as planned per the recommendation of an Independent Data Monitoring Committee. This decision was based upon completion of the second and final planned interim futility analysis.
A copy of the Company’s press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dated July 13, 2015 |
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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: July 13, 2015 | /s/ John Bencich | |||||
| John Bencich | ||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dated July 13, 2015 |
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