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): May 3, 2004
CERUS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-21937 68-0262011
(State of jurisdiction) (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2411 Stanwell Drive
Concord, California 94520
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (925) 288-6000
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 3, 2004, Cerus Corporation (the "Company") announced its financial
results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the Company's
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by
reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 3, 2004, entitled "Cerus Corporation
Announces First Quarter Results."
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 3, 2004, the Company announced its financial results for its first
quarter ended March 31, 2004 and conducted a publicly-available conference call
discussing those results. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as
Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURE
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.
CERUS CORPORATION
Dated: May 3, 2004 By: /s/ Gregory W. Schafer
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Gregory W. Schafer
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated May 3, 2004, entitled "Cerus
Corporation Announces First Quarter Results."