8-K
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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 4, 2008 (May 28, 2008)
REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-19034
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13-3444607 |
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| 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, New York
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10591-6707 |
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(914) 347-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
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On May 28th and 29th, 2008, the Company repurchased $50 million
in principal amount of its 5.5% Convertible Senior Subordinated
Notes due October 17, 2008 (the “Notes”) in privately negotiated
transactions at a price equal to 101 percent of par value plus
accrued interest.
Effective June 2, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors
authorized the repurchase from time to time of additional Notes
in privately negotiated transactions. The Board’s authorization
covers up to the remaining $150 million in outstanding principal
amount of the Notes. However, such additional repurchases, if
any, will depend on available pricing terms and other factors,
including general market conditions.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and 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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REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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| Dated: June 4, 2008 |
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/s/ Stuart Kolinski
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Stuart Kolinski |
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
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