FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of August 2009
AETERNA ZENTARIS INC.
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1405, boul. du Parc-Technologique
Quebec, Quebec
Canada, G1P 4P5
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20 F or Form 40 F.
Form 20 F /X/ Form 40 F / /
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3 2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Yes / / No /X/
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3 2(b): 82-
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DOCUMENTS INDEX
Documents Description
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99.1 Press release dated August 17, 2009: AEterna Zentaris Announces
Results from Two Phase 3 Studies with Cetrorelix in Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia
99.2 Material Change Report
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, thereunto duly authorized.
AETERNA ZENTARIS INC.
Date: August 21, 2009 By: /s/Dennis Turpin
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Dennis Turpin
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer