6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 2, 2014

Commission File Number 001-35203

 

 

THERATECHNOLOGIES INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

2310 Alfred-Nobel Boulevard

Montréal, Québec, Canada

H4S 2B4

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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THERATECHNOLOGIES INC.

 

Exhibit

  

Description

99.1    Press Release Dated May 1, 2014

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.

 

THERATECHNOLOGIES INC.
By:   /s/ Jocelyn Lafond
 

Name: Jocelyn Lafond

Title:   Vice President, Legal Affairs

Date: May 2, 2014

EX-99.1

LOGO

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

THERATECHNOLOGIES REGAINS RIGHTS TO EGRIFTA®

(tesamorelin for injection) IN THE UNITED STATES

CLOSING OF TRANSACTION MARKS NEW ERA FOR THERATECHNOLOGIES

Montreal, Canada – May 1, 2014 - Theratechnologies Inc. (TSX: TH) today announced the closing of the transaction with EMD Serono, Inc. in which Theratechnologies regained all rights to EGRIFTA® (tesamorelin for injection) in the United States, including its commercialisation rights.

“We now have full control over Egrifta in the United States. Over the last few months, we have worked to prepare for this crucial milestone in our Company’s history. Our team, along with our collaborator in the U.S., inVentiv Health are eager and ready for this new challenge.”, said Mr. Luc Tanguay, President and CEO, Theratechnologies Inc.

As announced last December, Theratechnologies and EMD Serono entered into a termination and transfer agreement pursuant to which EMD Serono agreed to terminate its collaboration and licensing agreement with Theratechnologies in consideration of an early termination fee of USD 20 million payable over a five-year period starting on the first anniversary of the closing date. Starting in 2016, under the termination and transfer agreement, Theratechnologies will also pay an undisclosed, increasing royalty based on annual net sales. Royalties will be paid until a cumulative aggregate amount is reached or until January 1, 2024, the first of these events to occur. National Bank Financial acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Theratechnologies for this transaction.

“This transaction represents a springboard for the future of our company. From a research-oriented biotechnology company, Theratechnologies is entering a new phase that will see it become a truly integrated pharmaceutical company,” said Mrs. Dawn Svoronos, Chair of the Board, Theratechnologies.

About Theratechnologies

Theratechnologies (TSX: TH) is a specialty pharmaceutical company addressing unmet medical needs in metabolic disorders to promote healthy ageing and improved quality of life. Further information about Theratechnologies is available on the Company’s website at www.theratech.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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Information:

Denis Boucher

NATIONAL Public Relations

514-843-2393