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): May 13, 2004 Alkermes, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) PENNSYLVANIA 1-14131 23-2472830 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 88 Sidney Street Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 494-0171 ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION On May 13, 2004, Alkermes announced its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. 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. ALKERMES, INC. Date: May 13, 2004 By: /s/ James M. Frates ----------------------------------- James M. Frates Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit ----------- ---------------------- 99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated May 13, 2004 2