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): October 20, 2004
ARENA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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6166 Nancy Ridge Drive, San Diego, California 92121 |
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(858) 453-7200 |
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(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 20, 2004, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall be deemed incorporated by reference in any registration statement previously or subsequently filed by Arena under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except to the extent that such information is superceded by information as of a subsequent date that is included or incorporated by reference into such registration statement.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
Press release issued October 20, 2004, announcing financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. |
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.
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Date: October 20, 2004 |
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., |
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a Delaware corporation |
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By: |
/s/ Jack Lief |
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Jack Lief |
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President & Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued October 20, 2004, announcing financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004. |
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