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): June 6, 2016
HELIUS MEDICAL
TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in
Charter)
| Wyoming | 000-55364 | 36-4787690 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| Suite 400, 41 University Drive | |
| Newtown, Pennsylvania | 18940 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (215) 809-2018
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On June 6, 2016, Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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.
| HELIUS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | |
| Date: June 6, 2016 | |
| /s/ Joyce LaViscount | |
| By: Name: Joyce LaViscount | |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release, dated June 6, 2016. |
Helius Medical Announces Proceeds of $1.4 Million from Exercise of Warrants
THIS NEWS RELEASE IS INTENDED FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWTOWN, PA – June 6, 2016 – Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (TSX: HSM, and OTCQB: HSDT) ("Helius" or the "Company") a medical technology company focused on the treatment of neurological symptoms caused by disease or trauma, is pleased to announce that it received proceeds of CDN $1,825,600 (approximately US$1,409,947) from the exercise of certain warrants issued in 2014, all of which was received after the Company’s fiscal year end on March 31, 2016.
The warrants expired on May 30, 2016 and were originally issued in connection with the Company’s private placement of subscription receipts that closed on May 30, 2014. On June 13, 2014, each subscription receipt automatically converted, for no additional consideration, into one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a “Warrant”). Each Warrant entitled the holder thereof to purchase one additional share of common stock at a price of CDN $1.00 prior to expiration on May 30, 2016.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein. The securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or qualified under any state securities laws or the laws of any other jurisdiction, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.
About the PoNS™
The PoNS™ device is a non-invasive means for delivering neurostimulation through the tongue. The PoNS™ therapy is currently being studied in the United States and Canada for the treatment of balance disorder for subjects with mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injury.
About Helius Medical Technologies, Inc.
Helius Medical Technologies is a medical technology company focused on neurological wellness. Helius seeks to develop, license and acquire unique and non-invasive platform technologies that amplify the brain’s ability to heal itself. Helius intends to file for FDA clearance for the PoNS™ device. For more information, please visit www.heliusmedical.com.
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CONTACT
Helius Medical Technologies
Corporate Contact
Brian Bapty, 604-652-3950
bbapty@heliusmedical.com
Investor Relations:
778-588-7144
info@heliusmedical.com
Media Contact:
Becky Kern, 914-772-2310
media@heliusmedical.com