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): August 14, 2017

Heat Biologics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-35994	26-2844103
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

801 Capitola Drive

Durham, NC 27713

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(919) 240-7133

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

N/A

(Former Name and Former Address)

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Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 14, 2017, Heat Biologics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Registrant") issued a press release that included financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K. The information contained in the press release is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Registrant’s registration statements or other filings with the Commission.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Heat Biologics, Inc., dated August 14, 2017

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.

Dated:  August 14, 2017	HEAT BIOLOGICS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Jeff Wolf
	Name:	Jeff Wolf
	Title:	Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release issued by Heat Biologics, Inc., dated August 14, 2017