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 18, 2010
Gen-Probe Incorporated
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
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001-31279
(Commission
File Number)
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33-0044608
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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10210 Genetic Center Drive
San Diego, CA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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92121
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(858) 410-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction
A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 18, 2010, Gen-Probe Incorporated issued a news release announcing its financial
results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. A copy of the news release
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information furnished pursuant to this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1,
shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated
by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such
filing, unless Gen-Probe expressly sets forth in such filing that such information is to be
considered “filed” or incorporated by reference therein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) The following exhibit is furnished with this Current Report:
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99.1
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News release dated February 18, 2010 |
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