UNITED
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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): February 21, 2006
United Therapeutics Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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52-1984749 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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1110 Spring Street |
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Silver Spring, MD |
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20910 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(301) 608-9292
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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 21, 2006, United Therapeutics Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth its earnings for the Company’s quarterly fiscal period and year ended December 31, 2005. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Company does not intend for Exhibit 99.1 to be incorporated by reference into filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9.01. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated February 21, 2006 |
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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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UNITED THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION |
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Dated: February 21, 2006 |
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/s/ Paul A. Mahon |
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Paul A. Mahon |
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General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Press release dated February 21, 2006 |
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