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): December
3, 2014
BioTime,
Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California |
1-12830 |
94-3127919 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1301
Harbor Bay Parkway
Alameda,
California 94502
(Address of principal executive offices)
(510)
521-3390
(Registrant's telephone number, including area
code)
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Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements that are not
historical fact (including, but not limited to statements that contain
words such as “may, “will,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,”
“anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates”) should also be considered to be
forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the results anticipated in these
forward-looking statements are contained in BioTime’s periodic reports
filed with the SEC under the heading “Risk Factors” and other filings
that BioTime may make with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Undue reliance should not be placed on these
forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date they are
made, and the facts and assumptions underlying these statements may
change. Except as required by law, BioTime disclaims any intent or
obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
This
Report and any accompanying exhibits shall be deemed “furnished” and not
“filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Section
7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01 - Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 3, 2014,
BioTime, Inc. issued the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, which
is incorporated by reference.
Section 9 - Financial Statements
and Exhibits
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit Number |
Description |
|
99.1 | Press Release Dated December 3, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
BIOTIME, INC. |
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Date: |
December 3, 2014 |
By: |
/s/ Michael D. West |
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|
Chief Executive Officer |
2
Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1 | Press Release Dated December 3, 2014 |
3
Exhibit 99.1
BioTime to Present at the LD Micro VII Conference
ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 3, 2014--BioTime, Inc. (NYSE MKT:BTX), a biotechnology company that develops and markets products in the field of regenerative medicine, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Michael D. West, PhD will present at the LD Micro VII Conference taking place December 2-4, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. West will provide a corporate update in his presentation on Thursday, December 4, 2014, 4:00 p.m. PST, 7:00 p.m. EST, at the Luxe Hotel, Los Angeles, Calif. A live webcast of the presentation will be accessible at http://wsw.com/webcast/ldmicro7/btx. An archive of the presentation will be available for 90 days.
About BioTime
BioTime is a biotechnology company engaged in research and product development in the field of regenerative medicine. Regenerative medicine refers to therapies based on stem cell technology that are designed to rebuild cell and tissue function lost due to degenerative disease or injury. BioTime’s focus is on pluripotent stem cell technology based on human embryonic stem (“hES”) cells and induced pluripotent stem (“iPS”) cells. hES and iPS cells provide a means of manufacturing every cell type in the human body and therefore show considerable promise for the development of a number of new therapeutic products. BioTime’s therapeutic and research products include a wide array of proprietary PureStem® progenitors, HyStem® hydrogels, culture media, and differentiation kits. Renevia™ (a HyStem® product), is now in a pivotal trial in Europe as a biocompatible, implantable hyaluronan and collagen-based matrix for cell delivery in the treatment of HIV-related lipoatrophy. In addition, BioTime has developed Hextend®, a blood plasma volume expander for use in surgery, emergency trauma treatment and other applications. Hextend® is manufactured and distributed in the U.S. by Hospira, Inc. and in South Korea by CJ HealthCare Corporation, under exclusive licensing agreements.
BioTime is also developing stem cell and other products for research, therapeutic, and diagnostic use through its subsidiaries:
BioTime common stock is traded on the NYSE MKT under the symbol BTX. For more information, please visit www.biotimeinc.com or connect with the company on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Google+.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements pertaining to future financial and/or operating results, future growth in research, technology, clinical development, and potential opportunities for BioTime and its subsidiaries, along with other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements. Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as “will,” “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates”) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of potential products, uncertainty in the results of clinical trials or regulatory approvals, need and ability to obtain future capital, and maintenance of intellectual property rights. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements and as such should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect the business of BioTime and its subsidiaries, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements found in BioTime's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. BioTime disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
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CONTACT:
BioTime, Inc.
Judith Segall, 510-521-3390 ext. 301
jsegall@biotimemail.com
or
Investor
Contact:
EVC Group, Inc.
Brian Moore, 310-579-6199; Gregory Gin,
862-236-0673; Doug Sherk, 415-652-9100
bmoore@evcgroup.com; ggin@evcgroup.com;
dsherk@evcgroup.com