================================================================================ 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 30, 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 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ================================================================================ Item 5. Other Events. On September 30, 2002, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. (the "Registrant") announced that it plans to commence the first of two phase III clinical trials of Neutralase in the fourth quarter. The Registrant's press release issued on September 30, 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 September 30, 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: September 30, 2002 By: /s/ Louis Drapeau ------------------ Louis Drapeau Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Finance and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of the Registrant dated September 30, 2002