UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC  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):  October 3, 2018

 

 

THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

 

 

PO Box 309

Ugland House, South Church Street

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1104

(650) 808-6000

(Addresses, including zip code, and telephone numbers, including area code, of principal executive offices)

 

 

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Emerging growth company o

 

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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.

 

(b)        On October 3, 2018, Ms. Renee D. Gala notified Theravance Biopharma, Inc. (the “Company”) of her resignation as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective on January 2, 2019.  Ms. Gala indicated her resignation was not as a result of any disagreement with the Board or any matter related to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.  The Company intends to initiate a search for a new Chief Financial Officer and the Company noted that Ms. Gala has agreed to stay on through January 2, 2019 to assist in a smooth transition.  Ms. Gala noted in her resignation letter to the Company, “I have been fortunate enough to be presented a unique opportunity that is different from Theravance Biopharma in both stage and strategic focus, which will allow me to apply my skills and experience to new challenges.  While I am saddened to leave the finance team that I have built and the company that I have been a part of for the past 12 years, I know that the talented senior leadership and the strong, capable and experienced finance organization at Theravance Biopharma will continue to drive success for shareholders, partners, employees and patients.”

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

	THERAVANCE BIOPHARMA, INC.
Date: October 4, 2018	By:	/s/ Bradford J. Shafer
		Bradford J. Shafer
		Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

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