cook tenders his resignation, page-5

No I am pleased to say it is not wishful thinking:

Form 8-K for BIOTA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

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13-Sep-2013

Change in Directors or Principal Officers



Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory
Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On September 10, 2013, Peter Cook tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors of Biota Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company"), effective immediately. There was no disagreement between Mr. Cook and the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices relative to his resignation. In connection therewith, Mr. Cook also resigned from the Board of Directors and as an officer of all subsidiaries and affiliates of the Company.