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) January 25, 2007
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
333-122005
(Commission File Number)
N/A
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
Suite 101 – 4837 Canyon Ridge Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1W 4A1, Canada
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(250) 764-9701
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Thrifty Printing Inc.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 5.03. |
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year |
Effective January 25, 2007, we completed a merger with our subsidiary, Anavex Life Sciences Corp. As a result, we have changed our name from “Thrifty Printing Inc.” to “Anavex Life Sciences Corp.” We changed the name of our company to better reflect the direction and business of our company.
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Item 7.01. |
Regulation FD Disclosure |
The name change became effective with NASDAQ’s Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board at the opening for trading on January 25, 2007 under the new stock symbol “ AVXL ”. Our new CUSIP number is 032797102.
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Item 9.01. |
Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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99.1 |
Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on January 10, 2007 and which is effective January 25, 2007. |
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99.2 |
Press Release |
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.
ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
By: /s/ Harvey Lalach
Harvey Lalach
President
Date: January 25, 2007
EXHIBIT 99.2
Thrifty Printing Inc. Changes Name to Anavex Life Sciences Corp
January 25, 2007
British Columbia, Canada – Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (OTCBB:AVXL) (the “Company”) (formerly Thrifty Printing Inc.) is pleased to announce that it has changed its name from Thrifty Printing Inc. to Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
The name change became effective with NASDAQ’s Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board at the opening for trading on January 25, 2007 under the new stock symbol “AVXL”. The shares will commence trading under the new symbol, beginning at the market opening on January 25, 2007.
We have changed our name to reflect the new direction of the Company which is intended to be development of medicinal drugs under a letter of intent announced December 28, 2006. Under the letter of intent, the company is to acquire a portfolio of innovative drug compounds.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation. Forward-looking statements are indicated expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include that Thrifty will acquire a portfolio of drug compounds pursuant to the terms of a letter of intent. . Factors that could cause actual results to be materially different include that we may not close our intended purchase because our due diligence does not show assets as initially thought, we may not be able to agree on final documents, or other conditions may not be fulfilled. Investors are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
For further information, please contact:
Harvey Lalach, President
Anavex Life Sciences Corp.
Tel: 250-764-9701
harvey@anavex.com