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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report: February 11, 2004

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

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INCYTE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware		0-27488		94-3136539
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

Route 141 & Henry Clay Road, Building E336, Wilmington, DE		19880
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (302) 498-6700

 

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Item 5.

Other Events.

 

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein is a summary description of the business of Incyte Corporation (the “Company”) and updated risk factors that might affect operating results or an investment in the Company.

 

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated by reference herein is the press release dated February 11, 2004 announcing a proposed private offering of convertible subordinated notes by the Company.

 

Item 7.

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c)

Exhibits

 

99.1

Summary of Incyte Corporation’s Business and Updated Risk Factors.

 

99.2

Press release dated February 11, 2004.

 

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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.

 

Dated: February 11, 2004

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Summary of Incyte Corporation’s Business and Updated Risk Factors.
99.2		Press release dated February 11, 2004.

 

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