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): October 15, 2003
CERUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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2411 Stanwell Drive | ||||
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (925) 288-6000 | ||||
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 15, 2003, Cerus Corporation (the “Company”) announced that it is restructuring its operations to focus on its pathogen inactivation products for platelets and plasma and on its pipeline of therapeutics and vaccines. In addition, the Company announced that Baxter Capital Corporation, a financial subsidiary of Baxter International Inc., commenced legal proceedings against the Company seeking repayment of amounts outstanding under a credit facility it provided to Cerus. Copies of the Company’s press releases related to the above matters are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 hereto, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Exhibit |
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99.1 |
| Press Release, dated October 15, 2003, entitled “Cerus Realigns Development Efforts and Reduces Expenses.” |
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99.2 |
| Press Release, dated October 15, 2003, entitled “Cerus Announces Loan Dispute with Baxter Capital.” |
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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.
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Dated: October 15, 2003 |
| By: | /s/ Gregory W. Schafer |
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| Gregory W. Schafer | |
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| Vice President, Finance and | |
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| Chief Financial Officer | |
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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit |
| Description of Exhibit |
99.1 |
| Press Release, dated October 15, 2003, entitled “Cerus Realigns Development Efforts and Reduces Expenses.” |
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99.2 |
| Press Release, dated October 15, 2003, entitled “Cerus Announces Loan Dispute with Baxter Capital.” |
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