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 17, 2003
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EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION |
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) |
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Delaware |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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000-32179 |
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02-0478229 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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100 Campus Drive, Marlborough Massachusetts |
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01752 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (508) 683-1200 |
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 17, 2003, EXACT Sciences Corporation issued a press release, a copy of which is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, such press release being incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated October 17, 2003.
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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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EXACT Sciences Corporation |
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October 22, 2003 |
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/s/ John A. McCarthy, Jr. |
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John A. McCarthy, Jr. |
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Executive Vice President, Chief |
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Operating Officer, Chief Financial |
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Officer and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated October 17, 2003. |
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