UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
NOVEMBER 17, 2004
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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STATE OF NEW YORK 1-10113 11-0853640
(State of Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification Number)
616 N. NORTH COURT, SUITE 120
PALATINE, ILLINOIS 60067
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 705-7709
(Registrant's telephone number, including are code)
HALSEY DRUG CO., INC.
(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
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
Effective as of November 17, 2004, the employment of Mr. Viaji Kumar, the
Company's Chief Operations Officer, ceased following the expiration of the term
of his employment agreement. The Company's decision not to renew Mr. Kumar's
employment agreement was not the result of any disagreement between Mr. Kumar
and the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or
practices. No replacement for Mr. Kumar will be sought by the Company in light
of the Company's recently restructured operations and the appointment in April
2004 of a Chief Scientific Officer, whose responsibilities include those
typically performed by a chief operations officer.
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.
ACURA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
By: /s/ Peter A. Clemens
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Peter A. Clemens
Senior Vice President
& Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 18, 2004
