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): April 1, 2004
Nektar Therapeutics
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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000-23556 |
94-3134940 |
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(Commission File No.) |
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150 Industrial Road
San Carlos, CA 94070
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 631-3100
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 1, 2004, Nektar Therapeutics issued a press release entitled “Nektar Therapeutics Announces Details of Redemption of 6 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due October 2006.” A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated April 1, 2004, entitled “Nektar Therapeutics Announces Details of Redemption of 6 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due October 2006” |
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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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NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS |
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Dated: April 1, 2004 |
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By: |
/s/ Ajit S. Gill |
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Ajit S. Gill |
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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director |
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated April 1, 2004, entitled “Nektar Therapeutics Announces Details of Redemption of 6 3/4% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due October 2006” |
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