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) May 15, 2002
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-23265 94-3267443
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(Commission file Number) (IRS Employer ID Number)
8540 Colonnade Center Drive, Suite 501, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (919) 862-1000
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Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated May 15, 2002
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 15, 2002, Salix announced its operating results for the quarter
ended March 31, 2002.
SIGNATURES
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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.
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS, LTD.
Date: May 15, 2002 By: /s/ Adam C. Derbyshire
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Adam C. Derbyshire
Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer