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): July 15, 2022
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Item 5.02 Departure
of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 15, 2022, Frederick Muto, a member of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company
that he is retiring from the Company’s Board effective July 15, 2022. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Muto served on the Board’s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, Nominating, Governance and Review Committee and Finance Committee.
Mr. Muto has been a valued member of the Company’s Board for over 21 years, providing exemplary service and many important contributions to the Company
during his long tenure on the Board. The Company thanks Mr. Muto for his advice and leadership as a member of the Company’s Board and wishes Mr. Muto well in his retirement.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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Dated: July 15, 2022
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By:
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/s/ Patrick R. O’Neil |
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Patrick R. O’Neil
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Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
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