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): March 31, 2014

Applied DNA Sciences, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
002-90539
(Commission File Number)
59-2262718
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
50 Health Sciences Drive
Stony Brook, New York 11790
(Address of principal executive offices; zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
631-240-8800

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On March 31, 2014, Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“APDN”) and a provider of polyolefins signed a term sheet for mutual development and cooperation regarding the supply of markers – and related additives - for polyolefin products.

The cooperation between the parties will explore and test the feasibility of the project. The contract provides for initial payments to APDN, comprised of development and exclusivity fees. The payment of further installments is dependent on achieving specific performance goals over a defined period of less than one year.

 

 
 

 

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.

  APPLIED DNA SCIENCES, INC.
Date: April 2, 2014  
   
  By: /s/ James A. Hayward  
  Name: James A. Hayward
  Title: Chief Executive Officer