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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): April 15, 2002
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 April 15, 2002, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (the
"Registrant"), together with its joint venture partner Genzyme General,
announced the filing of a "Rolling" Biologics License Application with the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration. The Registrant's press release issued on April 15,
2002 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 April
15, 2002
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: April 15, 2002 By: /s/ Fredric D. Price
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Fredric D. Price
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated April 15, 2002