SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K/A
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
DATE OF REPORT - FEBRUARY 7, 2003
(Date of earliest event reported)
ALKERMES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
PENNSYLVANIA 1-14131 23-2472830
(State of incorporation) (Commission file number) (IRS employer
identification
number)
88 SIDNEY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)
AREA CODE (617) 494-0171
(Telephone number)
This Form 8-K/A amends and restates in its entirety the Form 8-K of Alkermes,
Inc. dated February 7, 2003 and filed February 10, 2003.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 10, 2003, the registrant issued a press release
announcing the adoption of a shareholder rights plan, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety.
The description and terms of the new Rights are set forth in the
Rights Agreement, dated as of February 7, 2003, by and between Alkermes, Inc.
and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as Rights Agent, a copy of which is hereby
filed as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
A press release announcing the adoption of a shareholder
rights plan is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.*
A Rights Agreement, dated as of February 7, 2003, between
Alkermes, Inc. and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., which includes as Exhibit B
thereto the Form of Rights Certificate, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
* Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K of Alkermes, Inc. dated
February 7, 2003 and filed February 10, 2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Dated: February 12, 2003 Alkermes, Inc.
By: /s/ James M. Frates
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James M. Frates
Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, and Treasurer
ALKERMES, INC.
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1* Alkermes, Inc. Press Release issued February 10, 2003
99.2 Rights Agreement, dated as of February 7, 2003, between
Alkermes, Inc. and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as
Rights Agent
* Previously filed as an exhibit to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K
dated February 7, 2003 and filed February 10, 2003.