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) August 23, 2006
Cephalon, Inc
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | | 0-19119 | | 23-2484489 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
41 Moores Road | | |
Frazer, Pennsylvania | | 19355 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (610) 344-0200
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On August 23, 2006, Cephalon, Inc. (the “Company”) and Dr. Paul Blake agreed to end Dr. Blake’s employment as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Worldwide Medical and Regulatory Operations effective as of August 31, 2006. In connection with this matter, the Company and Dr. Blake executed a Separation Agreement dated as of August 23, 2006 (the “Separation Agreement”), providing for compensation and benefits that would have been paid under an existing Severance Agreement dated July 25, 2002 between the Company and Dr. Blake, including (i) a lump sum payment of $697,000, which is equal to one and a half (1.5) times Dr. Blake’s current annual base salary (or 18 months thereof); (ii) dental and medical coverage continuation for Dr. Blake, his spouse and dependents until February 2008; and (iii) payment of up to $15,000 to cover the costs of outplacement assistance services. In consideration of such benefits, Dr. Blake agreed pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement to release the Company from all claims, demands and causes of action related to his employment with the Company.
The Company hereby incorporates by reference the press release dated August 25, 2006, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and made a part of this Item 1.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | | Description of Document | | |
99.1 | | Press Release dated August 25, 2006 |
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. |
| | |
Date: August 25, 2006 | By: | /s/ John E. Osborn |
| | John E. Osborn |
| | Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | | |
Number | | Description | | |
99.1 | | Press Release dated August 25, 2006 |
