Current Report Filing (8-k)

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): October 11, 2016

FORTRESS BIOTECH, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware

001-35366

20-5157386

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

2 Gansevoort Street, 9th Floor, New York, New York	10014
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (781) 652-4500

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 4.01.

Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountant.

(b)

New independent registered public accounting firm.

As previously reported in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2016, Fortress Biotech, Inc. (the “Company”) dismissed EisnerAmper LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm on September 27, 2016. On October 11, 2016, the Company formally engaged BDO USA, LLP (“BDO”) as its new independent registered public accounting firm. The Company’s Audit Committee participated in and approved this decision. During the Company’s fiscal years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, and through October 11, 2016, the Company did not consult with BDO regarding any matters described in Items 304(a)(2)(i) or 304(a)(2)(ii) of Regulation S-K.

SIGNATURE

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 thereunto duly authorized.

	FORTRESS BIOTECH, INC.

Date: October 12, 2016	/s/ Lindsay A. Rosenwald
	Name:	Lindsay A. Rosenwald, M.D.
	Title:	Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer