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acer-8k_20230317.htm
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 17, 2023
ACER THERAPEUTICS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-33004
32-0426967
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Gateway Center
,
Suite 356
300 Washington Street
Newton
,
Massachusetts
02458
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(
844
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902-6100
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Trading Symbol
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock
, $0.0001 par value per share
ACER
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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 8.01.
Other Events.
On March 17, 2023, Acer Therapeutics Inc. issued a press release entitled "Acer Therapeutics Announces Topline Results from ACER-801 (Osanetant) Phase 2a Trial," a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)  Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
Description
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Press release issued by Acer Therapeutics Inc. dated March 17, 2023, entitled "Acer Therapeutics Announces Topline Results from ACER-801 (Osanetant) Phase 2a Trial."
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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: March 17, 2023
ACER THERAPEUTICS INC.
By:
/s/
Harry S. Palmin
Harry S. Palmin
Chief Financial Officer
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