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) June 1, 2005 (May 31, 2005)
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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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Section 8 Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
Issuance and Sale of Registered Securities and a warrant to purchase Registered Securities
On May 31, 2005, Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the Company) entered into an engagement letter with Rodman & Renshaw, LLC (the Engagement Letter) relating to the proposed offering of the Companys securities to one or more investors. A copy of the Engagement Letter is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.1.
In addition, on June 1, 2005, the Company and an institutional investor that was introduced to the Company by Rodman & Renshaw, LLC entered into a purchase agreement relating to (i) the issuance and sale of 1,333,333 shares (the Offered Shares) of the Companys common stock, $0.01 par value (the Common Stock), at an offering price of $7.50 per share and (ii) the issuance of a four-year warrant to purchase up to an additional 266,667 shares of Common Stock (the Warrant Shares) at an exercise price of $10.00 per share (the Warrant). A copy of the form of Warrant issued by the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.41.
The Offered Shares and the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrant are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Act), on the Companys Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-107318). 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 July 24, 2003 and June 1, 2005, respectively.
Press Release
The press release announcing the issuance and sale of the Offered Shares is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Legal Opinion
Attached as Exhibit 5.1 is the opinion of Cooley Godward 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 Warrant.
Section 9 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
1.1 | Engagement Letter, dated May 31, 2005, by and between Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Rodman & Renshaw, LLC. | |
5.1 | Opinion of Cooley Godward LLP. | |
10.41 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to be issued by the Company | |
23.1 | Consent of Cooley Godward LLP (reference is made to Exhibit 5.1). | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated June 1, 2005, entitled Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Announces $10.0 Million Financing. |
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 June 1, 2005
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 Agent Agreement, dated May 31, 2005, by and between Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Rodman & Renshaw, LLC. | |
5.1 | Opinion of Cooley Godward LLP. | |
10.41 | Form of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to be issued by the Company | |
23.1 | Consent of Cooley Godward LLP (reference is made to Exhibit 5.1). | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated June 1, 2005, entitled Press Release, dated June 1, 2005, entitled Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Announces $10.0 Million Financing. |