8-K Report (11.15.13) Resignation



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 15, 2013

HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
0‑27072
 
52-0845822
(state or other juris-
 
(Commission
 
(I.R.S. Employer
diction of incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
(Identification No.)

1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA
 
19103
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 988-0080
 
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 660, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

By letter dated November 15, 2013, Charles T. Bernhardt resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. effective December 27, 2013. Mr. Bernhardt stated that his resignation was due to his desire to pursue other professional opportunities. Mr. Bernhardt has served in these capacities since January 1, 2009.




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SIGNATURES

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.

 
 
HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA, INC.
 
 
 
 
November 18, 2013
 
By:
/s/ William A. Carter
 
 
 
William A. Carter M.D.,
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer


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