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): October 19, 2004
XOMA LTD.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
BERMUDA
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-14710 52-2154066
(Commission File Number) (IRS EmployerIdentification No.)
2910 Seventh Street, Berkeley, California 94710
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (510) 204-7200
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Principal Officers.
Clarence L. Dellio, XOMA Ltd.'s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, has announced his retirement, to be effective as of December 31, 2004.
It is anticipated that Mr. Dellio will begin functioning on a reduced schedule
starting in mid-November.
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.
Dated: October 19, 2004 XOMA LTD.
By: /s/ Christopher J. Margolin
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Christopher J. Margolin
Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary