FORM 6-K

U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

dated August 7, 2018

 

Commission File Number 0-51504

 

GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

(Exact Name as Specified in its Charter)

 

N/A

(Translation of Registrant’s Name)

 

60-66 Hanover Street

Fitzroy

Victoria 3065 Australia

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F  x       Form 40-F  o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

 

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

Yes  o                   No  x

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  Not applicable.

 

 

 


 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused the Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:  August 7, 2018

 

 

GENETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Kevin Fischer

 

 

Name:

Kevin Fischer

 

 

Title:

Company Secretary

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

99.1

 

ASX Announcement, August 7, 2018

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

ASX ANNOUNCEMENT

7 August 2018

 

Swisstec Update

 

Melbourne, Australia, 7 August 2018: Genetic Technologies Limited (ASX: GTG; Nasdaq: GENE, “ Company ”, “ GTG ”), a diversified molecular diagnostics company embracing blockchain technologies across genomic testing platforms, provides the following updates to recent announcements with regards to collaborations with Swisstec Health Analytics Ltd. (“Swisstec”).

 

1.               Progress on Swisstec Heads of Agreement

 

The Sunset period to finalise a Proposed Joint Venture (refer 19 June 2018 announcement) to establish a new company to enable Swisstec and the Company to collaborate to develop a medical and health service platform using blockchain technology has expired. However, neither party has terminated the Heads of Agreement and the Heads of Agreement remains on foot unless it is subsequently terminated by either party on notice. The Company continues to progress discussions with Swisstec regarding the establishment of this new joint venture company and the parties are continuing to work together to identify potential collaborative opportunities.

 

2.               Arrangements with Swisstec regarding Asian distribution

 

The Company wishes to clarify that the agreement recently entered with Swisstec (refer 30 July 2018 announcement) sets out the principal commercial terms on which the Company intends to appoint Swisstec as a non-exclusive distributor for hospitals in Asia, and imposes binding obligations on the parties to negotiate in good faith in order to enter a formal distribution agreement. It is expected that formalisation and entry of a distribution agreement will occur once Swisstec has presented the Company with formal proposals for specific hospitals in the Asian region. Further updates will be provided in this regard as required.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

 

 

 

Dr Paul Kasian

Jason Wong (USA)

Chairman and Interim CEO

Blueprint Life Science Group

Genetic Technologies Limited

+1 (415) 375 3340, Ext. 4

+ 61 3 8412 7000

 

 

Genetic Technologies Limited · Website : www.gtglabs.com · Email : info@gtglabs.com   ABN 17 009 212 328

Registered Office · 60-66 Hanover Street Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia · Postal Address P.O. Box 115 Fitzroy Victoria 3065 Australia

Phone +61 3 8412 7000 · Fax +61 3 8412 7040

 


 

About Genetic Technologies Limited

 

Genetic Technologies is a diversified molecular diagnostics company embracing blockchain technologies across Genomic testing platforms. GTG offers cancer predictive testing and assessment tools to help physicians proactively manage patient health. The Company’s lead product, BREVAGen plus ® , is a clinically validated risk assessment test for non-hereditary breast cancer and is first in its class.  For more information, please visit www.brevagenplus.com and  www.phenogensciences.com.

 

Genetic Technologies is developing a pipeline of risk assessment products including a novel colorectal cancer (CRC) test. For more information, please visit  www.gtgcorporate.com

 

About Swisstec Health Analytics Ltd

 

Swisstec Health Analytics is a leading provider of medical imaging and healthcare IT solutions in Australia and Asia.  Utilising  cloud-based  PACS,  RIS  and  an  advanced  patient  portal,  Swisstec  delivers  solutions  with embedded  Artificial  Intelligence  (A.I.)  to  satisfy  population  health  demands  throughout  the  Asia  Pacific region. An extensive strategic network of partnerships with doctors, hospitals, radiologists and sub-specialists allows Swisstec to continue to grow their intellectual property platform.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

Any statements in this press release that relate to the Company’s expectations are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the  Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal  securities  laws, including changes related to  pleading,  discovery,  liability,  class  representation and awards fees. Since this information may involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from expected results. Additional risks associated with Genetic Technologies’ business can be found in its periodic filings with the SEC.