Minrad International, Inc. - Current report filing (8-K)

UNITED STATES
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) August 28, 2008

MINRAD INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	000-49635	870299034

(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)

50 Cobham Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127-4121

(Address of principal executive offices)



Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:		716-855-1068

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On August 28, 2008 the stockholders of Minrad International, Inc. approved the issuance of shares of common stock of the Company in connection with the conversion of its 8% senior convertible notes. The stock is issuable upon conversion of convertible notes in the aggregate principal amount of $40,000,000, which were issued by the company on May 6, 2008.

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.