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): April 28, 2003
CERUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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0-21937 |
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68-0262011 |
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(State of jurisdiction) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2411 Stanwell Drive |
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (925) 288-6000 |
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Other Events. |
On April 28, 2003, Cerus Corporation (the “Company”) announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. |
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Exhibits |
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated April 28, 2003, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces First Quarter Results.” |
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
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In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Release 33-8216, the information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit is being furnished under Item 12 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2003, the Company announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003 and conducted a publicly-available conference call discussing those results. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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CERUS CORPORATION |
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Dated: April 28, 2003 |
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/s/ Gregory W. Schafer |
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Gregory W. Schafer |
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Vice President, Finance
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Index to Exhibits
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated April 28, 2003, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces First Quarter Results.” |
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