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): October 31, 2006
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
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 31, 2006, Cerus Corporation (the “Company”) announced its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2006. A copy of the Company’s press release, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results,” is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated October 31, 2006, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results.” |
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: October 31, 2006 | By: | /s/ William J. Dawson | ||
| William J. Dawson | ||||
| Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated October 31, 2006, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces Third Quarter Financial Results.” |