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| EX-99.1 - EXHIBIT 99.1 - CELGENE CORP /DE/ | tv486139_ex99-1.htm |
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): February 14, 2018
CELGENE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-34912 | 22-2711928 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 86 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey | 07901 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (908) 673-9000
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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| ITEM 8.01 | OTHER EVENTS. |
On February 14, 2018, Celgene Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the authorization of the repurchase of up to an additional $5.0 billion of the Company’s common stock. Purchases may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time, as determined by Celgene’s management and in accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
| ITEM 9.01 | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
| d) | Exhibits |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated February 14, 2018 |
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.
| CELGENE CORPORATION | |||
| Date: February 14, 2018 | By: | /s/ Peter N. Kellogg | |
| Peter N. Kellogg | |||
| Executive Vice President | |||
| Chief Financial Officer | |||
| (principal financial and accounting officer) | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 14, 2018 announcing increase in share repurchase authorization. |