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):
March 19, 2018
Avinger, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-36817 |
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20-8873453 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
400 Chesapeake Drive
Redwood City, California 94063
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(650) 241-7900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 19, 2018, Avinger, Inc. entered into a binding memorandum of understanding to settle the securities class actions pending against the Company and several of its officers and directors. The settlement is subject to final documentation, notice to class members, and approval of the court. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
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 Announcing the Settlement Agreement for the Securities Class Action Litigation. |