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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): March 31, 2003
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-26727 68-0397820
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
371 Bel Marin Keys Boulevard, Suite 210, Novato, California 94949
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 884-6700
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On March 31, 2003, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (the
"Registrant"), issued a press release regarding certain recent events, including
updates on the regulatory status of Aldurazyme(R), its Vibrilase(TM) clinical
development program and news related to its recent follow-on offering. The
Registrant's press release issued on March 31, 2003 is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated March 31, 2003.
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.
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.,
a Delaware corporation
Date: March 31, 2003 By: /s/ Louis Drapeau
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Louis Drapeau
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated March 31, 2003.