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, 2005
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.) |
2411 Stanwell Drive
Concord, California 94520
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (925) 288-6000
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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 May 3, 2005, Cerus Corporation (the “Company”) hosted a conference call reporting on its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2005. A transcript of the conference call is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 3, 2005, the Company hosted a conference call reporting on its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2005. During the conference call, access to the webcast of the call using links from the Company's website was not available due to technical difficulties with the conference call webcast service. Access to a recording of the call was available shortly after the call was completed. A transcript of the conference call is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Transcript of conference call hosted on May 3, 2005.
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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 4, 2005 |
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/s/ William J. Dawson |
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William J. Dawson |
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Vice President,
Finance and Chief Financial |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Transcript of conference call hosted on May 3, 2005. |
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