- Current report filing (8-K)
May 18 2011 - 5:02PM
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)
May 17, 2011
Adolor Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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000-30039
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31-1429198
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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of incorporation)
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Identification No.)
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700 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, PA
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19341
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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:
(484) 595-1500
Not Applicable
(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))
Item 1.01
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
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At the Adolor Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 17, 2011 (the Annual Meeting), the stockholders of the Company approved amendments (the Amendments) to the Companys Amended and Restated 2003 Stock-based Incentive Compensation Plan to, among other things, (i) increase by 2,000,000 the total number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under such plan from 7,600,000 shares to 9,600,000 shares and (ii) extend the term of such plan to February 22, 2021 from the current expiration date of February 26, 2013. The approved amendment also provides that the Companys 2003 Stock-based Incentive Compensation Plan will be renamed as the Companys 2011 Stock-based Incentive Compensation Plan (hereinafter referred to as the 2011 Plan).
The Amendments approved by the stockholders at the Annual Meeting have been incorporated into an amended and restated 2011 Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1, and is incorporated by reference into this Item 1.01.
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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At the Annual Meeting, the Companys stockholders voted on the following three items, with the results of such votes reflected below: (1) the election of three Class I directors to hold office until the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2014; (2) the approval of the Companys 2011 Plan, which provides for, among other things, an increase in shares under such Plan and the extension of the terms of such Plan; and (3) the ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2011.
(1)
All of the following nominees for election as a Class I director were elected to serve until the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders by the following votes:
Nominee
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For
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Withheld
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Broker Non-Votes
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Armando Anido
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16,530,334
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12,480,182
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10,312,368
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Michael R. Dougherty
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18,029,116
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10,981,400
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10,312,368
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George V. Hager, Jr.
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18,022,135
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10,988,381
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10,312,368
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(2)
The Companys Amended and Restated 2011 Stock-based Incentive Compensation Plan, which provides for, among other things, an increase in shares under such Plan and the extension of the terms of such Plan was approved by the following votes:
For:
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20,104,567
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Against:
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8,804,135
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Broker Non-Votes:
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10,312,368
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Abstain:
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101,814
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(3)
The ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Companys independent registered public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2011 was approved by the following votes:
For:
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39,266,815
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Against:
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27,230
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Broker Non-Votes
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0
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Abstain:
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28,839
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There was no other business voted upon at the Annual Meeting.
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Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(d)
Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description of Document
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10.1
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Adolor Corporation Amended and Restated 2011 Stock-based Incentive Compensation Plan, effective as of May 17, 2011
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Compensation plans and arrangements for executives and others.
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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.
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ADOLOR CORPORATION
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By
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/s/ John M. Limongelli
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Name:
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John M. Limongelli
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Title:
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Sr. Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Dated: May 18, 2011
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.1
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Adolor Corporation Amended and Restated 2011 Stock-based Incentive Compensation Plan, effective as of May 17, 2011
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Compensation plans and arrangements for executives and others.
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