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): January 10, 2006
United Therapeutics Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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52-1984749 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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1110 Spring Street |
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20910 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(301) 608-9292
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:
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))
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On January 10, 2006, United Therapeutics Corporation issued a press release announcing that the Israeli Ministry of Health approved intravenous administration of Remodulin® for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated January 10, 2006 |
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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.
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UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION |
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Dated: January 12, 2006 |
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/s/ Paul A. Mahon |
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Paul A. Mahon |
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General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated January 10, 2006 |
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