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): January 9, 2017

 

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-35986

 

26-1870780

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

3891 Ranchero Drive, Suite 150
Ann Arbor, MI

 

48108

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (734) 887-3903

 

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:

 

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

On January 8, 2017, Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release titled, “Esperion Announces Initiation of Three Pivotal Phase 3 Studies for Bempedoic Acid” (the “Phase 3 Press Release”). A copy of the Phase 3 Press Release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

On January 9, 2017, Esperion Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release titled, “Esperion Announces Initiation of Global Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial for Bempedoic Acid” (the “CVOT Press Release”). A copy of the CVOT Press Release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Phase 3 Press Release dated January 8, 2017.

 

 

 

99.2

 

CVOT Press Release dated January 9, 2017.

 

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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.

 

Date: January 9, 2017

Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Tim M. Mayleben

 

 

Tim M. Mayleben

 

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Phase 3 Press Release dated January 8, 2017.

 

 

 

99.2

 

CVOT Press Release dated January 9, 2017.

 

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