UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): August 4, 2014
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RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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000-25571
(Commission File Number)
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86-0883978
(IRS Employer Identification Number)
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7 Hamilton Landing, Suite 100
Novato, California 94949
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 408-6200
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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)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 4, 2014, Raptor Pharmaceutical Corp. issued a press release announcing receipt of orphan drug designation for cysteamine bitartrate in Huntington's disease from the European Commission.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press release dated August 4, 2014.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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RAPTOR PHARMACEUTICAL CORP. |
By: /s/ Georgia Erbez
Name: Georgia Erbez
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Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer |
Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press release dated August 4, 2014.
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