Unicycive Therapeutics Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 15, 2025, Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) became aware of a lawsuit purporting to be a securities class action which was filed in United States District Court for the Northern District of California against the Company and certain of its officers. This action alleges violations of the federal securities laws in connection with public statements by the Company relating to its new drug application for oxylanthanum carbonate phosphate binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease patients on dialysis. The Company believes the claims are meritless and intends to vigorously defend the lawsuit.
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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.
Dated: August 18, 2025
| UNICYCIVE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Shalabh Gupta | |
| Shalabh Gupta | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
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