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) March 20, 2008
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 |
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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) |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On March 20, 2008, the Company issued a press release regarding the United States Food and Drug Administration’s approval to market TREANDA® (bendamustine hydrochloride) for Injection for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The Company hereby incorporates by reference the press release dated March 20, 2008, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and made a part of this Item 8.01.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated March 20, 2008 |
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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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Date: March 20, 2008 | By: | /s/ John E. Obsorn |
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| John E. Osborn |
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| Executive Vice President, General Counsel and |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
| Press Release dated March 20, 2008 |
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