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): June 24, 2002
TANOX, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-30231 76-0196733
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
10301 Stella Link, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77025-5497
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 713-578-4000
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountants
On June 24, 2002, the Board of Directors of Tanox, Inc. (the "Company"), upon
the recommendation of its Audit Committee, engaged Ernst & Young LLP as the
Company's independent auditors.
During the two most recent fiscal years and through the date hereof, the
Registrant did not consult with Ernst & Young with respect to the application of
accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed,
or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the consolidated
financial statements, or any other matters or reportable events as set forth in
Items 304 (a) (2) (i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K.
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.
Date: June 24, 2002 TANOX, INC.
By: Jeffrey Organ
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Jeffrey Organ
Chief Operating Officer