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): July 20, 2005
Chiron Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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4560 Horton Street, Emeryville, CA |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (510) 655-8730
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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 following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Items 2.02 and 7.01. Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure
On July 20, 2005, Chiron Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that the Company will not be able to supply any BEGRIVAC™ influenza virus vaccine doses to non-U.S. markets during the 2005-2006 influenza season. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. As a result, the Company expects to incur an inventory write-off of approximately $15 million for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2005.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Items 2.02 and 7.01 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Not applicable.
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Press Release issued July 20, 2005. |
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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.
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Date: July 20, 2005 |
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/s/ Ursula B. Bartels |
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Ursula B. Bartels |
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