8-K 1 a50134428.htm OPEXA THERAPEUTICS, INC. 8-K





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): January 17, 2012



OPEXA THERAPEUTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Texas   001-33004   76-0333165

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

2635 Technology Forest Blvd., The Woodlands, Texas

77381
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 272-9331
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)




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Item 8.01     Other Events

On January 17, 2012, Opexa Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Neil K. Warma, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will deliver a corporate presentation at the BOCEMb; Noble Financial Capital Markets’ Eighth Annual Equity Conference.  The Company’s presentation will take place at 1:30 p.m. (EST) on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, in Hollywood, Florida.  The presentation will include an overview of the Company’s ongoing clinical development program for Tovaxin®, the Company’s lead therapy for multiple sclerosis.  The presentation will be webcasted and the link to access the audio webcast and the presentation materials will be available at the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at www.opexatherapeutics.com.


Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)  Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

 

99.1

Press release issued January 17, 2012 by Opexa Therapeutics, Inc.

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:

January 17, 2012

OPEXA THERAPEUTICS, INC.

 
 

 

 

By:

/s/ Neil K. Warma

Neil K. Warma

President & Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.

Description

 

99.1

Press release issued January 17, 2012 by Opexa Therapeutics, Inc.

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