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):  October 4, 2017

CYTRX CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-15327	58-1642740
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

11726 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 650

Los Angeles, California  90049

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 826-5648

None

(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:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☒	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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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 ☐

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. ☐

Item 8.01              Other Events

On October 4, 2017, CytRx Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. has recommended that the Company's stockholders vote "FOR" the proposed reverse stock split at the upcoming special meeting of Company stockholders scheduled for October 17, 2017.

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of the press release.

Other Information

The Company and its directors, executive officers and advisors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the proposed reverse stock split to be considered at the special meeting of stockholders. Stockholders may obtain additional information regarding the interests of those participants by reading the Company's definitive proxy statement filed on August 29, 2017 and the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC.

The definitive proxy statement and amendment was mailed to stockholders of record as of August 28, 2017, the record date established for voting on the proposed reverse stock split. Stockholders may obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement and amendment and the Company's other SEC filings electronically by accessing the SEC's home page at http://www.sec.gov. Copies can also be obtained electronically on the Company's website at http://www.cytrx.com or, free of charge, upon written request to CytRx Corporation, Attn: Corporate Secretary, 11726 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 650, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

Item 9.01 Financial Statement and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued on October 4, 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.

	CYTRX CORPORATION
Date: October 5, 2017	By:	/s/ JOHN Y. CALOZ
		John Y. Caloz
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., Recommends CytRx Corporation Stockholders Vote "FOR" the Proposed Reverse Stock Split

LOS ANGELES, Oct.  4, 2017 -- CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ: CYTR), a biopharmaceutical research and development company specializing in oncology, today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (ISS), the leading  global independent proxy advisory firm, issued a report on September 28, 2017, recommending that CytRx stockholders vote "FOR" the proposed reverse stock split at the upcoming special meeting of stockholders scheduled for October 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. PT.

ISS is the most prominent independent proxy voting and corporate governance advisory firm, and its recommendations are relied upon by institutional investment firms, mutual funds and other fiduciaries globally.  ISS' experienced research team provides comprehensive proxy analyses and complete vote recommendations for approximately 40,000 meetings annually in around 117 markets worldwide.

"The supportive recommendation by ISS adds to the prior positive recommendation by Glass Lewis & Co. to vote in favor of the reverse stock split proposal," commented Dr. Louis Ignarro, Nobel Laureate and Lead Director of CytRx. "Both of these independent advisory firms recognize that maintaining CytRx's listing on Nasdaq is of value to the Company and its stockholders."

ISS and Glass Lewis are independent proxy advisory firms and do not have any business relationship with CytRx.  CytRx did not engage or compensate either firm for their analysis or recommendations.

CytRx stockholders are urged to vote as ISS and Glass Lewis recommend by voting "FOR" the proposed reverse stock split.  Stockholders with questions may call Saratoga Proxy Consulting LLC at (888) 368-0379 or (212) 257-1311 or by email at info@saratogaproxy.com.

How to Vote

If you are a stockholder of record at the close of business on August 28, 2017, you can vote your shares in one of two ways: either by proxy or in person at the special meeting. If you chose to submit a proxy, you may do so by telephone, via the internet or by mail. If you hold shares of CytRx common stock in multiple accounts, you should vote your shares as described in each set of proxy materials you receive. CytRx highly recommends stockholders vote electronically or by phone without delay. Please have your proxy card with you while voting.

You may transmit your proxy voting instructions via the Internet by accessing www.proxyvote.com and following the instructions. You may also transmit your proxy voting instructions by calling the telephone number specified on the proxy card. If you chose to vote via the Internet or phone, you do not have to return the proxy card.

For stockholders who still need assistance voting their shares, or have questions regarding the special meeting, please contact CytRx's proxy solicitation firm, Saratoga Proxy Consulting, either by telephone: (888) 368-0379 or (212) 257-1311 or by email: info@saratogaproxy.com.

This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed reverse stock split. STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS, BECAUSE THEY DO AND WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY AND THE PROPOSED REVERSE STOCK SPLIT.  The amended definitive proxy statement was mailed to stockholders of record as of August 28, 2017.  Stockholders may obtain free copies of the Company's definitive proxy statement, any amendments to the proxy statement and its other SEC filings electronically by accessing the SEC's home page at http://www.sec.gov.  Copies can also be obtained, free of charge, upon written request to CytRx Corporation, Attn: Corporate Secretary, 11726 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 650, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

Participation in Solicitation

This press release may constitute soliciting material under SEC Rule 14a-12, and CytRx and its directors, executive officers, and advisors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of CytRx common stock in respect of the proposed reverse stock split.  Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of those participants by reading the Company's definitive proxy statement, any amendments to the definitive proxy statement and other relevant proxy materials, and the Company's annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC.

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About CytRx Corporation

CytRx Corporation is a biopharmaceutical company specializing in research and clinical development of novel anti-cancer drug candidates that employ linker technologies to enhance the accumulation and release of drug at the tumor. Aldoxorubicin, CytRx's most advanced drug conjugate, is an improved version of the widely used chemotherapeutic agent doxorubicin and has been out-licensed to NantCell, Inc.  CytRx is also rapidly expanding its pipeline of ultra-high potency oncology candidates at its laboratory facilities in Freiburg, Germany, through its LADR™ (Linker Activated Drug Release) technology platform, a discovery engine designed to leverage CytRx's expertise in albumin biology and linker technology for the development of a new class of potential breakthrough anti-cancer therapies.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements, including risks and uncertainties relating to plans for regaining compliance with the NASDAQ rules and higher share price of our common stock; the ability of NantCell, Inc., to obtain regulatory approval for its products that use aldoxorubicin; the ability of NantCell, Inc., to manufacture and commercialize products or therapies that use aldoxorubicin; the amount, if any, of future milestone and royalty payments that we may receive from NantCell, Inc.; our ability to develop new ultra-high potency drug candidates based on our LADR^TM technology platform; and other risks and uncertainties described in the most recent annual and quarterly reports filed by CytRx with the Securities and Exchange Commission and current reports filed since the date of CytRx's most recent annual report. All forward-looking statements are based upon information available to CytRx on the date the statements are first published. CytRx undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact: Argot Partners Michelle Carroll (212) 600-1902 michelle@argotpartners.com

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