0001104659-17-039912.txt : 20170616 0001104659-17-039912.hdr.sgml : 20170616 20170616160321 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-17-039912 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20170613 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events FILED AS OF DATE: 20170616 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20170616 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MARINUS PHARMACEUTICALS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001267813 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS [2834] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36576 FILM NUMBER: 17916097 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 170 N RADNOR CHESTER RD STREET 2: SUITE 250 CITY: RADNOR STATE: PA ZIP: 19087 BUSINESS PHONE: 484-801-4670 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 170 N RADNOR CHESTER RD STREET 2: SUITE 250 CITY: RADNOR STATE: PA ZIP: 19087 8-K 1 a17-15264_18k.htm 8-K

 

 

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)

June 13, 2017

 

MARINUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-36576

 

20-0198082

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

170 Radnor Chester Road, Suite 250
Radnor, PA

 

19087-5279

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (484) 801-4670

 

 

(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:

 

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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 x

 

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. o

 

 

 


 

Item 8.01.                  Other Events.

 

On June 13, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) determined that it was in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to designate an independent director to serve in a lead capacity.  The Board appointed Tim M. Mayleben, who is currently a Director of the Company, as Lead Independent Director. The Lead Independent Director’s responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: (i) in consultation with the CEO determine the frequency, scheduling and agenda structure of Board meetings over the course of the year;  (ii) lead executive sessions of the Board’s independent directors; (iii)  advise the independent board committee members and chairs in fulfilling their designated roles and responsibilities to the Board; (iv) provide recommendations for streamlining and improving smooth functioning of the Board; (v) act as a liaison between the independent directors and CEO on sensitive issues; and (vi) advise the CEO on areas of focus for improvement and professional growth.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

MARINUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Edward Smith

 

 

Edward Smith,

 

 

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,

 

 

Secretary and Treasurer

 

 

 

Date:  June 16, 2017

 

 

 

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