UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
May 19, 2005
Commission File Number 001-11145
BIOVAIL CORPORATION
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
7150 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA, L5N 8M5
(Address of principal executive office and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (905) 286-3000
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BIOVAIL CORPORATION
This Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K is incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-92229) of Biovail Corporation.
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| Exhibit 99.1 | Notice of Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders | |
| Exhibit 99.2 | Management Proxy Circular | |
| Exhibit 99.3 | Form of Proxy |
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 thereunto duly authorized.
Biovail Corporation |
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Date: May 19, 2005 |
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/s/ JOHN R. MISZUK John R. Miszuk Vice President, Controller and Assistant Secretary |
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