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): May 10, 2012
CYTRX CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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000-15327
(Commission File Number)
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58-1642740
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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11726 San Vicente Boulevard, Suite 650
Los Angeles, California
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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90049
(Zip Code)
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(310) 826-5648
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On May 10, 2012, CytRx Corporation (the “Company”) entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with its President and Chief Executive Officer, Steven A. Kriegsman, for the purpose of amending certain change of control provisions to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 10, 2012, CytRx Corporation issued a press release regarding its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this report and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or 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.
The exhibit listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits is filed herewith.
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.
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Date: May 10, 2012
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By:
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/s/ JOHN Y. CALOZ
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John Y. Caloz
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Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 10, 2012
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