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UNITED STATES
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): February 23, 2005
ARADIGM CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 0-28402 94-3133088
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
3929 Point Eden Way
Hayward, CA 94545
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(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 265-9000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
On February 23, 2005, Aradigm Corporation (the "Company") announced via press
release the appointment of the Company's Chief Executive Officer, V. Bryan
Lawlis, Ph.D. to its Board of Directors.. A copy of the Company's press release
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS.
99.1 Press Release, dated February 23, 2005.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
ARADIGM CORPORATION
Dated: February 23, 2005 By: /s/ THOMAS C. CHESTERMAN
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Thomas C. Chesterman
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release, dated February 23, 2005