UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): April 29, 2018
SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware |
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000-30171 |
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68-0359556 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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501 Canal Blvd., Richmond, California 94804 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
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(510) 970-6000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 5.02 |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensation Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On April 29, 2018, Curt Herberts notified Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. of his resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer effective May 26, 2018. Mr. Herberts resigned to pursue a leadership opportunity with a private biotech company.
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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SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS, INC. |
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Date: May 3, 2018 |
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/s/ Heather Turner |
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Heather Turner |
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SVP and General Counsel |