Acorda Therapeutics,Inc. (NASDAQ:ACOR) Files An 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On March 8, 2019, Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that Andrew Hindman, Chief Business Officer, will transition out of the Company over the coming months. Throughout the transition period, Mr. Hindman will continue to work on Acorda’s business development, including evaluating ex-US commercial partnerships for INBRIJA.
Acorda expects to recruit from outside the company to fill Mr. Hindman’s position. In the interim, Dr. Cohen will continue to be the Company’s lead investor relations spokesperson, and members of the Company’s senior executive team will support its business development, financial planning and alliance management processes. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated by reference into this Item.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated March 8, 2019 |
ACORDA THERAPEUTICS INC Exhibit
EX-99.1 2 acor-ex991_6.htm EX-99.1 acor-ex991_6.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 CONTACT Felicia Vonella Vice President,…
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About Acorda Therapeutics,Inc. (NASDAQ:ACOR)
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. The Company is engaged in the identification, development and commercialization of therapies that restore function and recovers the lives of people with neurological disorders. Its commercial products include Ampyra, Fampyra, Zanaflex Capsules and a generic version of the capsules, Zanaflex tablets and Qutenza. Its research and development programs include CVT-301, Dalfampridine, Plumiaz, Neuregulin Program, Remyelinating Antibodies Program, CVT-427 and Chondroitinase Program. Its Ampyra is an oral drug for the treatment to improve walking in patients with multiple sclerosis. Zanaflex Capsules and tablets are used as short-acting drugs for the management of spasticity. Qutenza is a dermal patch for the management of neuropathic pain associated with post-herpetic neuralgia. Its pipeline of neurological therapies addresses a range of disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, chronic post-stroke walking deficits and migraine.
