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): November 2, 2009
Ardea Biosciences, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware
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1-33734
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer |
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File Number)
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Identification No.) |
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| 4939 Directors Place
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| San Diego, California
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858) 652-6500
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(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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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
A copy of presentation materials describing the business of Ardea Biosciences, Inc. (the
“Company”), all or a part of which may be used by the Company in scientific or investor
presentations from time to time, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. These materials include updates
to information previously furnished by the Company regarding the Company’s research and development
programs, including information relating to expected research and development milestones. The
Company does not intend to file any update of these presentation materials in the future. The fact
that these updated presentation materials are being furnished should not be deemed an admission as
to the materiality of any information contained in the materials. The information in this Item
7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing
under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in
such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following material is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K:
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Document Description |
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99.1
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Ardea Biosciences, Inc. presentation materials updated as
of November 2, 2009, and to be used from time to time
thereafter. |