Atherogenics Inc - Current report filing (8-K)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): September 19, 2008

ATHEROGENICS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Georgia	0-31261	58-2108232
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification Number)

8995 Westside Parkway

Alpharetta, GA 30004

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (678) 336-2500

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Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On September 19, 2008, AtheroGenics, Inc. (the “Company”) reduced its employee headcount by approximately 40% to a current staff of 30 employees. In addition, the Company has also eliminated approximately 20 open positions as a result of the downsizing. The Company is providing severance to employees affected by the workforce reduction, resulting in a one-time charge of approximately $400,000 related to the severance benefits, which will be paid in the third quarter of 2008.

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.

		ATHEROGENICS, INC.

Date: September 23, 2008		By: /s/MARK P. COLONNESE
		Mark P. Colonnese
		Executive Vice President, Commercial Operations
		and Chief Financial Officer