UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported): July 6, 2004
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SIGA Technologies, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
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(State or other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
0-23047 13-3864870
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(Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
Number) Identification Number)
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 601 10170
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New York, New York (Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(212) 672-9100
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
On July 6, 2004, SIGA Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("SIGA"), issued a press release pursuant to which SIGA announced the
appointment of Bernard L. Kasten, M.D. as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr.
Kasten joins SIGA following eight years at Quest Diagnostics where he was Vice
President of Medical Affairs of its MedPlus subsidiary. During his career at
Quest, he also served as Vice President, Business Development for Science and
Medicine and Chief Laboratory Officer. Dr. Kasten has been a member of SIGA's
Board of Directors since May 2003.
For a description of the events reported pursuant to this Form 8-K,
reference is made to the press release issued by SIGA on July 6, 2004, the text
of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 6, 2004.
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SIGNATURES
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.
SIGA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By: /s/ Thomas N. Konatich
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Thomas N. Konatich
Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 6, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated July 6, 2004.
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