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 1, 2016

 

ANI PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-31812   58-2301143
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

210 Main Street West

Baudette, Minnesota

   56623
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (218) 634-3500

 

 

(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 February 1, 2016, ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it has acquired the exclusive rights to distribute 1% and 2.5% hydrocortisone cream for rectal use and the exclusive rights to distribute the authorized generic of Lipofen® (fenofibrate capsules 50mg and 150mg USP) from H2-Pharma, LLC. In addition, the Company also acquired an early stage development project for an undisclosed generic injectable drug product.

 

 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

  ANI PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.  
     
  By: /s/ Charlotte C. Arnold  
    Charlotte C. Arnold  
    Vice President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer  
Dated:  February 1, 2016