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8-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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):
May 15, 2024
Athira Pharma, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-39503
45-3368487
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
18706 North Creek Parkway
,
Suite 104
Bothell
,
WA
98011
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(
425
)
620-8501
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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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(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
ATHA
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(The Nasdaq Global Select Market)
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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 15, 2024, Athira Pharma, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
I
tem 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
The Company announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, public conference calls, the Company's website (www.athira.com), its investor relations website (investors.athira.com), and its news site (investors.athira.com/news-and-events/press-releases). The Company uses these channels, as well as social media, including its X account (formerly known as Twitter)(@athirapharma), LinkedIn account (www.linkedin.com/company/athirapharma), Instagram account (@athirapharma) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/athirapharmainc), to communicate with investors and the public about the Company, its product candidates, and other matters. Therefore, the Company encourages investors, the media, and others interested in the Company to review the information it makes public in these locations, as such information could be deemed to be material information.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
Athira Pharma, Inc. press release dated May 15, 2024
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)
The information furnished in this Current Report under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Athira Pharma, Inc.
Date:
May 15, 2024
By:
/s/ Mark Litton
Mark Litton
President and Chief Executive Officer