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): September 15, 2003
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Chiron Corporation |
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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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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
Chiron Corporation announced on September 15, 2003, that chairman Seán P. Lance intends to retire from active service with Chiron and its board of directors as of the annual meeting of stockholders in May 2004. The board of directors has determined that it will elect Chiron president and chief executive officer Howard H. Pien as chairman at the same meeting.
Following that election, Mr. Pien is expected to serve as Chiron’s chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NUMBER
99.1 Press release by Chiron Corporation dated September 15, 2003, relating to the Company’s announcement of chairmanship transition, 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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September 15, 2003 |
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/s/ William G. Green |
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William G. Green |
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