SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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)
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 press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its
entirety.
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.
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 10, 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