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): May 13, 2009
Arrowhead Research Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-21898
(Commission File Number)
Delaware | 46-0408024 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
201 South Lake Avenue, Suite 703, Pasadena, CA 91101
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code (626) 304-3400
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Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On May 13, 2009, Unidym, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Arrowhead Research Corporation (the Company), announced via news release posted on its website, www.unidym.com that it has entered into a joint development agreement with LG Display. As part of the Agreement, Unidym will develop and supply CNT films and CNT inks that are optimized for LGDs purpose.
The release will also be posted on the Companys website at www.arrowheadresearch.com.
A copy of Unidyms news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
Exhibit Description | |
99.1 |
Unidym, Inc. News Release released dated May 13, 2009. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 13, 2009
ARROWHEAD RESEARCH CORPORATION | ||
By: |
/s/ Paul C. McDonnel | |
Paul C. McDonnel | ||
Chief Financial Officer |