SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------------------- FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date: May 11, 2004 Given Imaging Ltd. ------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 13 Ha'Yetzira Street, Yoqneam 20692, Israel ------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F X Form 40-F --- --- Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X --- --- EXPLANATORY NOTE On May 11, 2004, Given Imaging Ltd. issued a press release entitled "Given Imaging Announces Strategic Marketing and Sales Alliance with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. for New M2A Esophageal Capsule." A copy of this press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 1. SIGNATURE 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, thereunto duly authorized. GIVEN IMAGING LTD. Date: May 11, 2004 By: /s/ Zvi Ben David -------------------------------------------- Name: Zvi Ben David Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX The following exhibit has been filed as part of this Form 6-K: Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 1 Press release dated May 11, 2004, entitled "Given Imaging Announces Strategic Marketing and Sales Alliance with Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. for New M2A Esophageal Capsule."