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 19, 2003
Chiron Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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4560 Horton Street, Emeryville, CA |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (510) 655-8730
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
On May 19, 2003, Chiron UK-1 Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Chiron Corporation, announced a cash tender offer to acquire all of the issued and to be issued share capital of PowderJect Pharmaceuticals plc for 550 pence per share, subject to certain conditions (the “Offer”). A copy of the press release announcing the Offer is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of business acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number
99.1 Press Release issued on May 19, 2003.
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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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CHIRON CORPORATION |
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May 19, 2003 |
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/s/ William G. Green |
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William G. Green |
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General Counsel and Secretary |
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