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): November 4, 2004
DIVERSA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 000-29173 | | 22-3297375 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 4955 Directors Place, San Diego, California | | 92121 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858) 526-5000
Not Applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On November 4, 2004, the Board of Directors of Diversa Corporation (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board to eight members, and appointed Fernand Kaufmann, Ph.D. as a member of the Company’s Board. Dr. Kaufmann was appointed to serve as a Class I director, continuing in office until the Company’s 2007 annual stockholders’ meeting, and until his successor is elected and has qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal.
A copy of the press release announcing Dr. Kaufmann’s appointment as a director of the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Diversa Corporation dated November 4, 2004 announcing the appointment of Fernand Kaufmann, Ph.D. as a director of the Company. |
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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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| | | DIVERSA CORPORATION |
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| Dated: November 4, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ Edward Shonsey
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| | | Name: | | Edward Shonsey |
| | | Title: | | Executive Vice President, Internal Development and Chief Financial Officer |
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INDEXTO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No.
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Press release of Diversa Corporation dated November 4, 2004 announcing the appointment of Fernand Kaufmann, Ph.D. as a director of the Company. |
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