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): December 23, 2004
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) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 506-6700
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On December 23, 2004, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the initiation of its Phase 2 clinical trial of Phenoptin. The Company’s press release issued on December 23, 2004 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (a) | Financial Statements of Business Acquired. |
Not Applicable.
| (b) | Pro Forma Financial Information. |
Not Applicable.
| (c) | Exhibits. |
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated December 23, 2004.
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: December 23, 2004 | By: | /s/ Jeffrey H. Cooper | ||
| Jeffrey H. Cooper Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of the Company dated December 23, 2004. |