UNITED STATES 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) April 26, 2006
Targeted Genetics Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Washington |
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0-23930 |
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91-1549568 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer
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| 1100 Olive Way, Suite 100, Seattle, Washington |
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98101 |
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Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code (206) 623-7612
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On April 26, 2006, Targeted Genetics Corporation amended its lease agreement with its
landlord, Walton Street Capital, for a portion of its office space at Metropolitan Park at 1100
Olive Way in Seattle, Washington. Under the terms of the agreement, Targeted will terminate its
lease on the 12th floor of Metropolitan Park, and paid a termination fee of $102,000.00. Targeted
will consolidate its operations to its office space on the first floor of Metropolitan Park. In
addition, the lease agreement provides that Targeted will pay base rent equal to the fair market
value of the rentable space as determined by agreement between the tenant and landlord. The lease
agreement for the first floor of Metropolitan Park was extended by a term of five years until 2014
as a result of the restructuring.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 26, 2006, Targeted Genetics Corporation, Zambia Emory HIV Research Project, and the
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative announced the initiation of a clinical trial in Zambia. A
copy of Targeted Genetics’ press release announcing the commencement of the trial is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Targeted Genetics Corporation dated April 26, 2006 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
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Targeted Genetics Corporation
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/s/ David J. Poston
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David J. Poston |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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Dated: April 26, 2006