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) February 18, 2008
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) |
| 1700 Perimeter Park Drive, Morrisville, North Carolina | 27560 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (919) 862-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| ¨ | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On February 18, 2008, Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. issued a press release to announce that the Company will report fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2007 financial results following the close of the U.S. financial markets on Monday, March 3, 2008. A copy of this press release is attached.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated February 18, 2008. |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD. | ||
| Date: February 18, 2008 | ||
/s/ Adam C. Derbyshire | ||
| Adam C. Derbyshire | ||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
