UNITED STATES
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
For the Month of April, 2003
Commission File Number: 000-29574
ALTAREX CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
1601 TRAPELO ROAD, SUITE 350
WALTHAM, MA, USA 02451
(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
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this
Form, the registrant 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
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-
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On April 9, 2003, AltaRex Corp. (the "Company") announced its financial results
for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2002. The full text of the
press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached as Exhibit
99.1 to this report on Form 6-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release Regarding Financial Results for the Fourth
Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2002, dated April 9,
2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALTAREX CORP.
By: /s/ Richard E. Bagley
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Name: Richard E. Bagley
Title: President and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: April 9, 2003