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): November 21, 2008
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 000-26727 | 68-0397820 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
105 Digital Drive, Novato, California | 94949 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (415) 506-6700
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On November 21, 2008, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (the Company) announced that Dr. Emil Kakkis, its Chief Medical Officer will retire from the Company on February 27, 2009. The Companys press release issued on November 21, 2008 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits. |
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of the Company dated November 21, 2008. |
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.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., a Delaware corporation | ||||||
Date: November 21, 2008 | By: | /s/ Eric Davis | ||||
G. Eric Davis Vice President, General Counsel |