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): February 23, 2015

 

ARCH THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   000-54986   46-0524102
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission   (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

20 William Street, Suite 270  
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 431-2313

 

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Item 8.01Other Events.

 

On February 23, 2015, Arch Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing positive data comparing its AC5™ to a commonly used surgical hemostasis product. The text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibit

 

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit   Description
99.1   Press Release issued by Arch Therapeutics, Inc. on February 23, 2015

  

 
 

 

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.

 

  ARCH THERAPEUTICS, INC.
   
Dated:  February 23, 2015 By: /s/ Terrence W. Norchi, M.D.
  Name:  Terrence W. Norchi, M.D.
  Title:  President, Chief Executive Officer

 

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit   Description
99.1   Press Release issued by Arch Therapeutics, Inc. on February 23, 2015