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): March 14, 2019
BIOLIFE SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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001-36362 |
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94-3076866 |
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3303 Monte Villa Parkway,
Bothell, WA 98021
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (425) 402-1400
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 14, 2019, BioLife Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the financial results and operational highlights for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 14, 2019, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company entered into an agreement to acquire Astero Bio Corporation, a privately-held company in the design, development and commercialization of novel automated thawing devices. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report on 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, dated March 14, 2019 (Financial Results and Operational Highlights) |
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99.2 |
Press release, dated March 14, 2019 (Announcement of Acquisition) |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Biolife Solutions, Inc. |
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Date: March 14, 2019 |
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/s/ Roderick de Greef |
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Name: Roderick de Greef Title: Chief Financial Officer |
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