UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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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 9, 2019
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AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Ireland
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
000-28508
(Commission File Number) |
98-1341933
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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Block 10-1
Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Dublin 15, Ireland
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
Not Applicable
(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +353 1 485 1200
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 9, 2019, The Honorable Craig R. Stapleton notified the Board of Directors of Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc (the “Company”) of his decision
to resign from the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. As previously announced, on April 24, 2019, The Honorable Craig R. Stapleton notified the Board of Directors of his decision to not stand for re-election as a director at the
Company’s 2019 annual meeting of shareholders, in order to allow him to devote additional time to his other activities. The Honorable Craig R. Stapleton’s decision to resign as a director was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on
any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
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.
AVADEL PHARMACEUTICALS PLC
By: /s/ Phillandas T. Thompson
Phillandas T. Thompson
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Date: May 10, 2019