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): May 3, 2004
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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Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
On May 3, 2004, the Board of Directors of Cerus Corporation announced the appointment of Claes Glassell as president and chief executive officer, effective May 10, 2004. Mr. Glassell will also join the Cerus board of directors. Mr. Glassell succeeds Stephen Isaacs, who has voluntarily decided to retire from his position as president and chief executive officer and from the board of directors effective May 10, 2004. For additional information, see the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated May 3, 2004, entitled “Cerus Appoints Claes Glassell as President and Chief Executive Officer.” |
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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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Dated: May 3, 2004 |
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/s/ Gregory W. Schafer |
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Gregory W. Schafer |
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Vice President, Finance and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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