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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form
8-K
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Current Report
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, 2021
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AXOGEN, INC
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Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota
001-36046
41-1301878
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation)
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13631 Progress Boulevard
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Suite 400
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Alachua
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Florida
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32615
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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(
386
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462-6800
(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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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
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AXGN
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The Nasdaq Stock 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).
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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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On January 11, 2021, Axogen, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its estimated fourth quarter and full year 2020 revenue. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
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The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into future filings by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or under the Exchange Act, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.
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Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On January 11, 2021, the Company also posted an updated corporate presentation to its website at https://ir.axogeninc.com/news-events. The Company may use the investor presentation from time to time in conversation with analysts, investors and others, including while attending the Solebury Trout Virtual Management Access Event on January 11-14, 2021. A copy of the investor update is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.
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The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)     Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
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Axogen, Inc. Press Release, dated January 11, 2021.
99.2
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Axogen, Inc. Corporate Presentation, dated January 11, 2021.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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AXOGEN, INC.
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Date: January 11, 2021
By:
/s/ Brad Ottinger
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Brad Ottinger
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General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
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