Current Report Filing (8-k)
April 22 2016 - 5:08PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 22, 2016
Athersys, Inc.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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001-33876
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20-4864095
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
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(Commission File
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of Incorporation)
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Number)
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Identification No.)
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3201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
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44115-2634
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (216) 431-9900
(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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 5.02.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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On April 22, 2016, Mr. Kenneth H. Traub notified Athersys, Inc. (the Company) that he will be unable to stand
for reelection as a member of the Companys Board of Directors at the Companys 2016 annual stockholder meeting on June 20, 2016. Mr. Traub has been a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board.
Mr. Traubs decision was related to his new role and responsibilities as Managing Partner of an investment management firm and was not the result of any disagreement with the Company.
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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.
Date: April 22, 2016
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ATHERSYS, INC.
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By:
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/s/ Laura K. Campbell
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Name:
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Laura K. Campbell
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Title:
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Senior Vice President of Finance
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