NPS Pharmaceuticals (NPSP)

[ThatBobGuy]

Well this is rather confusing.

NPSP files an 8-K to dispel rumors of a potential buyout. What are the lawyers going to do now?


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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Although it is generally NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s (“NPS”) policy not to comment on media speculation and market rumors, in light of the erroneous press reports that Shire Plc (“Shire”) has had communications with NPS concerning a purported offer by Shire to acquire NPS, NPS confirmed that to date NPS has not had any communication with Shire or any representative of Shire concerning the acquisition of NPS by Shire. NPS intends to continue its policy of not commenting on media speculation and market rumors and undertakes no obligation to update the information contained in this Report.



In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and such information shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act unless specifically stated.

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The next few days should be interesting.