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): November 7, 2006
HOLLIS-EDEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-24672 | 13-3697002 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4435 Eastgate Mall, Suite 400 San Diego, California |
92121 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (858) 587-9333
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 1.01. | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. |
On November 7, 2006, Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the Company) entered into a placement agency agreement (the Placement Agency Agreement) with Rodman & Renshaw, LLC and Canaccord Adams, Inc., as exclusive placement agents (collectively, the Placement Agents) relating to the proposed offering of shares of the Companys common stock and warrants to one or more investors. A copy of the Placement Agency Agreement is filed as Exhibit 1.1 to this Report, and the description of the material terms of the Placement Agency Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to such exhibit.
In addition, on November 7, 2006, the Company and investors introduced to the Company by the Placement Agents entered into stock purchase agreements relating to (i) the issuance and sale of up to an aggregate of 4,000,000 shares (the Offered Shares) of the Companys common stock, par value $0.01 per share, (the Common Stock), at an offering price of $6.50 per share and (ii) the issuance of four-year warrants to purchase up to an additional 800,000 shares of Common Stock (the Warrant Shares) at an exercise price of $8.75 per share (the Warrants). The Warrants are not exercisable until six months following issuance. A copy of the form of stock purchase agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.48 to this Report. A copy of the form of Warrant issued by the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.49.
The Offered Shares and the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Act), on the Companys previously filed and effective Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-135095). The Company filed a base prospectus and a prospectus supplement relating to the issuance and sale of the Offered Shares and the Warrant Shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2006 and November 8, 2006, respectively.
The Companys press release announcing the offering is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is incorporated by reference herein.
Attached as Exhibit 5.1 is the opinion of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP relating to the legality of the issue and sale of the Offered Shares and the issuance of the Warrant Shares upon exercise of the Warrants.
Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. | Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
1.1 | Placement Agency Agreement, dated November 7, 2006. | |
5.1 | Opinion of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. | |
10.48 | Form of Stock Purchase Agreement. | |
10.49 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to be issued by the Company. | |
23.1 | Consent of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP (reference is made to Exhibit 5.1). | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated November 8, 2006. |
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, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated November 8, 2006
HOLLIS-EDEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Eric J. Loumeau | |
Eric J. Loumeau | ||
Its: |
Vice President, General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
1.1 | Placement Agency Agreement, dated November 7, 2006. | |
5.1 | Opinion of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. | |
10.48 | Form of Stock Purchase Agreement. | |
10.49 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to be issued by the Company. | |
23.1 | Consent of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP (reference is made to Exhibit 5.1). | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated November 8, 2006. |