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): February 10, 2003
Chiron Corporation
(Exact name of
registrant as specified in its charter)
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4560 Horton Street, Emeryville, CA |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (510) 655-8730
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
Chiron Corporation announced on February 10, 2003, the appointment of Ambassador J. Richard Fredericks to Chiron’s Board of Directors, effective immediately, thereby increasing the number of directors from eleven to twelve. Ambassador Fredericks will serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders in May 2003, and thereafter until his successor is duly elected and qualified, or until his earlier resignation or removal.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER
99.1 Press release by Chiron Corporation dated February 10, 2003, relating to Registrant’s announcement of the newly-appointed member to Chiron’s Board of Directors, referred to in Item 5 above.
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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.
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February 10, 2003 |
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/s/ William G. Green |
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William G. Green |
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