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): August 3, 2016
XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Canada |
001-36687 |
98-0661854 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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200-3650 Gilmore Way
Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 4W8
Canada
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(604) 484-3300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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 (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Item 2.02 |
Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On August 3, 2016, Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release the Company’s financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2016. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Form 8‑K and the attached exhibit are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Item 9.01 |
Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits.
Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the attached exhibit is deemed to have been furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission:
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release issued by Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. dated August 3, 2016. |
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: August 3, 2016XENON PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
By: /s/ Ian Mortimer
Ian Mortimer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 |
Press Release issued by Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. dated August 3, 2016. |