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 8, 2011
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 0-32405 | 91-1874389 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
21823 30th Drive SE
Bothell, Washington 98021
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(425) 527-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 8, 2011, Seattle Genetics, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated into this Form 8-K by reference.
The information included under Item 2.02 of this report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Seattle Genetics, Inc. dated February 8, 2011
SIGNATURES
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.
| SEATTLE GENETICS, INC. | ||||||
| Date: February 8, 2011 |
By: | /s/ Clay B. Siegall | ||||
| Clay B. Siegall President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Seattle Genetics, Inc. dated February 8, 2011 | |