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): February 6, 2012 (February 1, 2012)
NEOGENIX ONCOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
| Maryland | 0-53963 | 16-1697150 | ||
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 15010 Broschart Road, Suite 270 | 20850 | |
| Rockville, Maryland | (Zip Code) | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
(301) 917-6880
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On February 2, 2012, each of Stanley Archibald and Myron Arlen resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Neogenix Oncology, Inc. (the “Company”). Neither Mr. Archibald’s or Dr. Arlen’s resignation arose from any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
In addition, Myron Arlen’s employment with the Company was terminated effective as of February 1, 2012, pursuant to a Separation and General Release Agreement (the “Separation Agreement”). The Company and Dr. Arlen also entered into a Consulting Agreement, effective as of February 1, 2012 (the “Consulting Agreement”). Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Myron Arlen will provide consulting services to the Company for an initial term of three months in exchange for consideration of $12,500.00 per month.
The foregoing descriptions of the Separation Agreement, the Consulting Agreement and the terms thereof are qualified in their entireties to the full text of the Separation Agreement and the Consulting Agreement, each of which is filed as an exhibit hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 6, 2012, the Company issued a letter to its shareholders from Philip M. Arlen, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and made available to the public, regarding, among other things, the matters disclosed in the Form 12b-25 filed by the Company on November 15, 2011. A copy of the letter is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
Item 901. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 Separation and General Release Agreement with Myron Arlen, effective as of February 1, 2012
Exhibit 10.2 Consulting Agreement with Myron Arlen, effective as of February 1, 2012
Exhibit 99.1 Letter to Shareholders, dated February 6, 2012
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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 thereunder duly authorized.
| Neogenix Oncology, Inc. | ||
| By: | /s/ Philip Arlen | |
| Dr. Philip Arlen Chief Executive Officer | ||
Date: February 6, 2012
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 10.1 Separation and General Release Agreement with Myron Arlen, effective as of February 1, 2012
Exhibit 10.2 Consulting Agreement with Myron Arlen, effective as of February 1, 2012
Exhibit 99.1 Letter to Shareholders, dated February 6, 2012
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