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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of February 2008
AETERNA ZENTARIS INC.
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1405, boul. du Parc-Technologique
Quebec, Quebec
Canada, G1P 4P5
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F / / Form 40-F /X/
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/
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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DOCUMENTS INDEX
DOCUMENTS DESCRIPTION
1. Press Release dated February 29, 2008: AEterna Zentaris Announces
the Departure of SVP, Administrative and Legal Affairs
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AETERNA ZENTARIS INC. 1405 du Parc-Technologique Blvd.
Quebec (Quebec) Canada G1P 4P5 T 418 652-8525 F 418 652-0881
www.aeternazentaris.com
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
AETERNA ZENTARIS ANNOUNCES THE DEPARTURE OF SVP, ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL
AFFAIRS
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA, FEBRUARY 29, 2008 - AEterna Zentaris Inc. (NASDAQ: AEZS;
TSX: AEZ), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine therapy and
oncology, today announced the resignation of Mario Paradis, CA, the Company's
Senior Vice President, Administrative & Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary.
Mr. Paradis has accepted the position of Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Atrium Innovations, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of
science-based products for the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical and nutrition
industries. Mr. Paradis will remain in his capacity at the Company through a
transition period, and his departure will become effective in early April.
David J. Mazzo, Ph.D., President and CEO of AEterna Zentaris commented, "We
would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Mario for his dedication and
significant contributions to the evolution of AEterna Zentaris over the years.
We wish him well as he embarks on this new chapter in his career."
ABOUT AETERNA ZENTARIS INC.
AEterna Zentaris Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on endocrine
therapy and oncology with proven expertise in drug discovery, development and
commercialization.
News releases and additional information are available at www.aezsinc.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the U.S. Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties,
which could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those
in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among
others, the availability of funds and resources to pursue R&D projects, the
successful and timely completion of clinical studies, the ability of the Company
to take advantage of business opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry,
uncertainties related to the regulatory process and general changes in economic
conditions. Investors should consult the Company's quarterly and annual filings
with the Canadian and U.S. securities commissions for additional information on
risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-looking statements. Investors
are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. The Company does
not
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undertake to update these forward-looking statements. We disclaim any
obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result of any
revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect
future results, events or developments except if we are requested by a
governmental authority or applicable law.
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CONTACTS
Jenene Thomas
Senior Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
(908) 626-5509
jthomas@aezsinc.com
Paul Burroughs
Media Relations
(418) 652-8525 ext. 406
pburroughs@aezsinc.com
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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.
AETERNA ZENTARIS INC.
Date: February 29, 2008 By: /s/Mario Paradis
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Mario Paradis
Senior Vice President, Administrative and
Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary