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): July 29, 2004
CERUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21937 68-0262011
(State of jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (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
Item 5. Other Events.
On July 29, 2004, Cerus Corporation (the "Company") announced its financial
results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2004. A copy of the Company's
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated July 29, 2004, entitled "Cerus
Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results."
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 29, 2004, the Company announced its financial results for its second
quarter ended June 30, 2004 and conducted a publicly-available conference call
discussing those results. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
CERUS CORPORATION
Dated: July 29, 2004 By: /s/ Gregory W. Schafer
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Gregory W. Schafer
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated July 29, 2004, entitled "Cerus Corporation
Announces Second Quarter Results."