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): July 18, 2006
TERCICA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
| 000-50461 | 26-0042539 | |
| (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
2000 Sierra Point Parkway, Suite 400
Brisbane, CA 94005
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 624-4900
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 July 18, 2006, Tercica, Inc. (the “Company”) and Ipsen, S.A. (“Ipsen”) issued a joint press release announcing that the Company and Ipsen have agreed to a worldwide strategic collaboration in endocrinology. A copy of the joint press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
| Exhibit | Exhibit Title | |
| 99.1 | Press Release entitled “Ipsen and Tercica To Enter into Worldwide Strategic Collaboration in Endocrinology” |
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.
| Tercica, Inc. (Registrant) | ||
| By: | /s/ STEPHEN N. ROSENFIELD | |
| Stephen N. Rosenfield | ||
| Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs | ||
Dated: July 18, 2006
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
| Exhibit | Exhibit Title | |
| 99.1 | Press Release entitled “Ipsen and Tercica to Enter into Worldwide Strategic Collaboration in Endocrinology” |