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) May 19, 2004
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-23265 | 94-3267443 | |
(Commission file Number) | (IRS Employer ID Number) | |
8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Suite 501, Raleigh, North Carolina | 27615 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (919) 862-1000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 19, 2004, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. issued a press release reporting on several Company-related events that took place at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) earlier this week. A copy of this press release is attached.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) | Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press release dated May 19, 2004. |
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.
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD. | ||||
Date: May 19, 2004 | By: | /s/ Adam C. Derbyshire | ||
Adam C. Derbyshire | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |