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): June 14, 2005
INVITROGEN CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-25317 | 33-0373077 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
1600 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, California
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(760) 603-7200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Section 8—Other Events
Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On June 14, 2005 Invitrogen Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the pricing of its offering of $325 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 plus a 13-day option to purchase up to an additional $25 million aggregate principal amount of the notes to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is the press release of the Company regarding the offering of its 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes. Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference under this Item 8.01.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1 | Invitrogen Corporation press release dated June 14, 2005 regarding the pricing of its offering of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes. |
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.
Invitrogen Corporation | ||||
Date: June 15, 2005 | By: | /s/ John A. Cottingham | ||
John A. Cottingham | ||||
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1 | Invitrogen Corporation press release dated June 14, 2005 regarding the pricing of its offering of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes. |