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
December 22, 2003
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Massachusetts |
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| 04-3145961 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of |
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160 New Boston Street, Woburn, Massachusetts |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (781) 932-6616
Item 5: Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
On December 22, 2003, Anika Therapeutics, Inc. issued a press release (“Press Release”) announcing the signing of an exclusive, multi-year U.S. licensing and supply agreement with Ortho Biotech Products, L.P., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, for Anika’s ORTHOVISCÒ osteoarthritis product. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
Item 7: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
| Press Release issued by Anika Therapeutics, Inc. on December 22, 2003 |
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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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December 24, 2003 | By: | /s/ William J. Knight |
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| William J. Knight | |
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| Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. |
| Description |
99.1 |
| Press Release of Anika Therapeutics, Inc. dated December 22, 2003 |
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