8-K – Current report

On May 16, 2016 Hemispherx Biopharma (NYSE MKT: HEB) reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016 (Filing, Q1, Hemispherx Biopharma, 2016, MAY 16, 2016, View Source [SID:1234512453]). The net loss was approximately $2,164,000 or $(0.01) per share as compared to a net loss of $3,445,000 or ($0.02) per share for the same three month period in 2015. Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were approximately $7,849,000 at March 31, 2016 as compared to $8,910,000 as of December 31, 2015.

Hemispherx Biopharma recently made changes to its senior management team and implemented austerity measures which included the reduction of executive compensation and elimination of non-essential contractors and personnel. These measures have resulted in a significant reduction in costs and expenses. The company is now focusing on commercial success by seeking co-development partners and working closely with the research and regulatory communities to bring disease fighting technologies to the world.

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