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): February 10, 2004
THORATEC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California
(State of Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 1-8145 | | 94-2340464 |
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| (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
6035 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, California 94588
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(925) 847-8600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5. Other Events
On February 10, 2004, Thoratec Corporation issued a press release announcing a program to repurchase up to $25 million in shares of its common stock. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated February 10, 2004 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 10, 2004
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| | | THORATEC CORPORATION |
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| | | By: | | /s/ M. Wayne Boylston |
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| | | M. Wayne Boylston |
| | | Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated February 10, 2004 |
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