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 11, 2003
Cephalon, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | | 0-19119 | | 23-2484489 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation) | | (Commission
File Number) | | (IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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145 Brandywine Parkway
West Chester, Pennsylvania | | 19380 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (610) 344-0200 |
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Not Applicable |
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 11, 2003, Cephalon, Inc. (the “Registrant”), publicly announced that its intention to make a cash bid to acquire SIRTeX Medical Limited.
The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference the press releases dated February 11, 2003 attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, and made a part of this Item 5.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(a) | Financial Statements of Business Acquired: Not applicable |
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(b) | Pro Forma Financial Information: Not applicable |
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(c) | Exhibits |
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| Number | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press Release – Cephalon, Inc. Announces Cash Bid to Acquire SIRTeX Medical Limited (United States Press Release) |
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| 99.2 | | Press Release – Cephalon, Inc. Announces Cash Bid to Acquire SIRTeX Medical Limited (Australian Press Release) |
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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.
| CEPHALON, INC. |
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Date: February 12, 2003 | By: | /s/ John E. Osborn | |
| John E. Osborn |
| Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number | | Description |
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99.1 | | Press Release – Cephalon, Inc. Announces Cash Bid to Acquire SIRTeX Medical Limited (United States Press Release) |
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99.2 | | Press Release – Cephalon, Inc. Announces Cash Bid to Acquire SIRTeX Medical Limited (Australian Press Release) |
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