SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): May 30, 2003
INVITROGEN CORPORATION
| Delaware | 0-25317 | 33-0373077 | ||
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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1600 Faraday Avenue, Carlsbad, CA | 92008 | |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (760) 603-7200
Not Applicable
| Item 5. OTHER EVENTS. | ||||||||
| Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
| EXHIBIT INDEX | ||||||||
| EXHIBIT 99.1 | ||||||||
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 30, 2003, Invitrogen Corporation (“Invitrogen”) announced the appointment of Gregory T. Lucier as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Lucier also has been appointed to Invitrogen’s Board of Directors. Mr. Lucier has succeeded James R. Glynn as President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Glynn has resigned as Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer concurrent with the appointment of Mr. Lucier. Mr. Glynn will serve as Chief Executive Officer Emeritus until June 30, 2003, and will remain on Invitrogen’s Board of Directors.
A copy of the press release announcing appointment of Mr. Lucier as President and Chief Executive Officer is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
| (c) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 30, 2003, announcing appointment of Mr. Lucier as President and Chief Executive Officer. |
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.
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| Date: May 30, 2003 | By: | /s/ John A. Cottingham
John A. Cottingham Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated May 30, 2003, announcing appointment of Mr. Lucier as President and Chief Executive Officer. |