SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) November 13, 2003
ALTEON INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 001-16043 13-3304550
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
170 Williams Drive, Ramsey, New Jersey 07446
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 934-5000
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(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued November 13, 2003
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 13, 2003, Alteon issued a press release (the "Release") containing
financial information regarding its results of operations and financial
condition for the quarter ended September 30, 2003. Exhibit 99.1 hereto, which
is being furnished and not filed herewith, contains the text of the Release.
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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.
Alteon Inc.
By: /s/Elizabeth O'Dell
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Elizabeth O'Dell
Vice President, Finance
Dated: November 13, 2003