ARCA biopharma Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Section 2 — Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 1, 2024, ARCA biopharma, Inc., or ARCA, issued a press release reporting financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished under Item 2.02 of this report and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
No Offer or Solicitation
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibits filed or furnished herewith are not intended to and do not constitute (i) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or approval with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed transactions (the “Proposed Transactions”) between ARCA biopharma, Inc. (“ARCA”) and Oruka Therapeutics, Inc. (“Oruka”) or (ii) an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to subscribe for or buy or an invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities pursuant to the Proposed Transactions or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom. Subject to certain exceptions to be approved by the relevant regulators or certain facts to be ascertained, the public offer will not be made directly or indirectly, in or into any jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the laws of such jurisdiction, or by use of the mails or by any means or instrumentality (including without limitation, facsimile transmission, telephone and the internet) of interstate or foreign commerce, or any facility of a national securities exchange, of any such jurisdiction.
NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE SECURITIES OR DETERMINED IF THIS CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K AND THE EXHIBITS FILED OR FURNISHED HEREWITH ARE TRUTHFUL OR COMPLETE.
Important Additional Information About the Proposed Transaction Will be Filed with the SEC
This Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibits filed or furnished herewith are not substitutes for the registration statement on Form S-4 or for any other document that ARCA has filed or may file with the SEC in connection with the Proposed Transactions. In connection with the Proposed Transactions, ARCA has filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4, which contains a proxy statement/prospectus of ARCA. ARCA URGES INVESTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-4, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT ARE OR MAY BE FILED WITH THE SEC, AS WELL AS ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO THESE DOCUMENTS, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, BECAUSE THEY DO AND WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ARCA, ORUKA, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS. Investors and stockholders can obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by ARCA with the SEC through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials filed with the SEC before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the Proposed Transactions. In addition, investors and stockholders should note that ARCA communicates with investors and the public using its website (https://arcabio.com/investors/).
Participants in the Solicitation
ARCA, Oruka and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from stockholders in connection with the Proposed Transactions. Information about ARCA’s directors and executive officers including a description of their interests in ARCA is included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Transactions and ARCA’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10‑K, including any information incorporated therein by reference, each as filed with the SEC. Information about ARCA’s and Oruka’s respective directors and executive officers and their interests in the Proposed Transactions is included in the proxy statement/prospectus relating to the Proposed Transactions filed with the SEC.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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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.
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ARCA biopharma, Inc. |
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August 1, 2024 |
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/s/ C. Jeffrey Dekker |
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Name: C. Jeffrey Dekker |