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): May 3, 2004
OSCIENT PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Massachusetts | | 0-10824 | | 04-2297484 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
100 Beaver Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(781) 398-2300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation on May 3, 2004. |
Item 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 3, 2004, Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation issued a press release announcing its intention to issue convertible notes. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
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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OSCIENT PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION |
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By: | | /s/ Steven M. Rauscher
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Name: | | Steven M. Rauscher |
Title: | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: May 3, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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| 99.1 | | Press Release issued by Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation on May 3, 2004. |
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