FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of June, 2004
Commission File Number 001-13896
Elan Corporation, plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Lincoln House, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland
(Address of principal executive offices)
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EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit Description
99.1 Press release dated June 3, 2004 titled:
Elan announces webcast of annual general meeting
on June 17, 2004.
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, thereunto duly authorized.
ELAN CORPORATION, plc
By: /s/ William F. Daniel
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William F. Daniel
Company Secretary
Date: June 3, 2004
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investors: Media:
Emer Reynolds Anita Kawatra
Ph: 353-1-709-4000 Ph: 212-407-5755
800-252-3526 800-252-3526
ELAN ANNOUNCES WEBCAST OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
on JUNE 17, 2004
DUBLIN, IRELAND, JUNE 3, 2004 -- Elan Corporation, plc announced today that its
annual general meeting (AGM) to be held on June 17, 2004 at 10.30am BST / 5.30am
ET in The Shelbourne Hotel, St Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland will be
available by webcast. Live audio of the AGM will be broadcast over the Internet
and will be available to investors, members of the news media and general
public.
This event can be accessed by visiting Elan's website at www.elan.com and
clicking on the Investor Relations section, then on the event icon. The event
will be archived and available for replay at the same URL.
About Elan
Elan is focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing, sale and marketing
of novel therapeutic products in neurology, severe pain and autoimmune diseases.
Elan (NYSE: ELN) shares trade on the New York, London and Dublin Stock
Exchanges.