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
May 15, 2009
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
PRO-PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 000-32877 | 04-3562325 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
7 Wells Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(617) 559-0033
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(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:
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| Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On May 15, 2009, Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a news release announcing financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Current Report (including the exhibit) is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Shell Company Transactions
Not applicable.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
| 99.1 | News release of Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc., dated May 15, 2009, entitled “Pro-Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results”. |
SIGNATURE
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.
| PRO-PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Anthony D. Squeglia | |
| Anthony D. Squeglia | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: May 15, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | News release dated May 15, 2009 entitled “Pro-Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results”. |