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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): August 6, 2008
INCYTE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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94-3136539 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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(302) 498-6700
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including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On August 6, 2008, Incyte Corporation (the “Company”) closed its public offering of 12,075,000 shares of its common stock, $.001 par value per share, at a price to the public of $9.00 per share, which includes 1,575,000 shares issued and sold upon exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares. The net proceeds to the Company from the offering are approximately $101.8 million, after deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses.
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.
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Dated: August 6, 2008 |
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/s/ David C. Hastings |
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David C. Hastings |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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