- Current report filing (8-K)
February 16 2012 - 9:01AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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):
February 15, 2012
Synthetic Biologics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
01-12584
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13-3808303
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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3985 Research Park Drive, Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(Address of principal executive
offices and zip code)
(734) 332-7800
(Registrant’s telephone
number including area code)
Adeona Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Former Name and Former Address)
Check the appropriate box below if the
Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of 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(b) 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 5.03
Amendments to Articles
of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
On February 15, 2012, the Company filed
an amendment to its articles of incorporation to effectuate a change in the Company’s name from Adeona Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
to Synthetic Biologics, Inc. effective immediately. A copy of the Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation is
furnished as Exhibit 3.1 hereto.
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to
a Vote of Security Holders.
On February 15, 2012, Synthetic Biologics,
Inc. (formerly, Adeona Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the “Company”) held a Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Meeting”). The
matter voted on at the Meeting was an amendment to the Company’s articles of incorporation to effectuate a change in the
Company’s name from Adeona Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to Synthetic Biologics, Inc. The proposal, which was approved by the required
number of votes, was passed by a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock. In addition, the Company issued a press
release regarding the results of the Meeting that is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The final voting results were as follows:
Name Change
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For
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Against
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Abstained
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Broker
Non-votes
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21,264,514
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95,437
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291,718
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0
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Item 9.01. Financial
Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits
are being filed as part of this Report.
Exhibit
Number
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Description
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3.1
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Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 16, 2012 regarding the
results of the Special Meeting of Stockholders held on February 15, 2012.
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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.
Dated February 16, 2012
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Adeona Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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(Registrant)
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By:
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/s/ Jeff Riley
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Name: Jeff Riley
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Title: Chairman
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
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Description
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3.1
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Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 16, 2012 regarding
the results of the Special Meeting of Stockholders held on February 15, 2012.
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