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): February 6, 2004
Date of Filing: February 9, 2004
RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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0-29889 |
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94-3248524 |
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(State of jurisdiction) |
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(Commission File No.) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1180 Veterans Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080 |
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(Address of principal executive offices and zip code) |
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(650) 624-1100 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
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Item 5. Other Events.
On February 6, 2004, Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a press release entitled “Rigel Announces Offering of 3,165,000 Shares of Common Stock,” announcing that it will initiate a public offering of 3,165,000 shares of Rigel’s common stock, of which 2,850,000 shares will be offered by Rigel and 315,000 shares will be offered by selling stockholders (not including 474,750 shares anticipated to be offered to the underwriters pursuant to an over-allotment option) pursuant to effective shelf and resale registration statements. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Form Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Press Release entitled “Rigel Announces Offering of 3,165,000 Shares of Common Stock,” dated February 6, 2004. |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. |
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Dated: February 9, 2004 |
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By: |
/s/ James H. Welch |
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James H. Welch |
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release entitled “Rigel Announces Offering of 3,165,000 Shares of Common Stock,” dated February 6, 2004. |
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