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): October 22, 2002 The Medicines Company - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 000-31191 04-3324394 - ---------------------------- ------------ ------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5 Sylvan Way, Suite 200 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 - ---------------------------------------- ------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 656-1616 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On October 22, 2002, The Medicines Company announced its financial results for the quarter and nine month period ended September 30, 2002. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2002 entitled "The Medicines Company Reports Third Quarter 2002 Financial Results." 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 hereunto duly authorized. Date: October 25, 2002 THE MEDICINES COMPANY By: /s/ Steven H. Koehler ------------------------------------------ Steven H. Koehler Vice President and Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release dated October 22, 2002 entitled "The Medicines Company Reports Third Quarter 2002 Financial Results."