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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM
8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
January 11, 2022
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Verastem, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
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001-35403
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27-3269467
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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117 Kendrick Street
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Suite 500
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Needham
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MA
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02494
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(
781
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292-4200
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class
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Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share
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VSTM
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The Nasdaq Global Market
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
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On January 11, 2022, Verastem, Inc. posted its corporate presentation on its website, a copy of which is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 8.01. Other Events
On January 11, 2022, Verastem, Inc. issued a press release outlining key 2022 strategic priorities and upcoming catalysts for advancing VS-6766 as a backbone of therapy for RAS pathway-driven cancers. A copy of the press release is filed hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Corporate Presentation, dated January 11, 2022
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Press Release, dated January 11, 2022
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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SIGNATURES
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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VERASTEM, INC.
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Dated: January 11, 2022
By:
/s/ Brian M. Stuglik
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Brian M. Stuglik
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Chief Executive Officer
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