ampyra-8k_042512.htm
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): April 25, 2012
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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000-50513
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13-3831168
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(State or other jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(I.R.S. Employer
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of incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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15 Skyline Drive, Hawthorne, NY
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10532
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (914) 347-4300
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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 April 25, 2012, Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it presented data showing that the increase in walking speed demonstrated by people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who responded to treatment with AMPYRA® during three-month Phase 3 clinical trials was also observed for up to five years in open-label extension studies. In addition, the long-term safety and tolerability of AMPYRA was consistent with that observed in clinical trials, with no new safety signals emerging. These data, from open-label extension studies of AMPYRA® (dalfampridine) Extended Release Tablets, 10 mg, were presented at the 64th American Academy of Neurology Meeting in New Orleans, LA. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated by reference into this Item.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 25, 2012
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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.
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Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.
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April 25, 2012
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By:
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/s/ David Lawrence
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Name: David Lawrence
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Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 25, 2012
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