UNITED STATES
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): January 3, 2006
CELGENE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-16132 22-2711928
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
86 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (908) 673-9000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
It is with great regret that Celgene Corporation announces that Frank
T. Cary, the Chairman of its Executive Committee and a founding member of its
Board of Directors, died on Sunday January 1, 2006. Mr. Cary served continuously
as a Director since 1987 and played an influential role in the growth and
development of Celgene. We will miss his leadership and guidance.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CELGENE CORPORATION
Date: January 3, 2006 By: /s/ Robert J. Hugin
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Name: Robert J. Hugin
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer