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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
JANUARY 11, 2001
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(Date of earliest event reported)
PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 000-30289 04-3200305
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(State or other (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Identification No.)
Incorporation)
ONE HAMPSHIRE STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139-1572
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(617) 494-8400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED's press release dated January 11,
2001 is incorporated herein by reference and is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release by PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED dated January 11,
2001.
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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.
Date: January 11, 2001 PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
By /s/ Kevin F. Mclaughlin
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Kevin F. McLaughlin
Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release by PRAECIS PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED dated
January 11, 2001.
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