<PAGE> 1
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16a, 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Month of August, 2000
ALTAREX CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
303 WYMAN STREET
SUITE 125
WALTHAM, MA, USA 02451
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [X] Form 40-F [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes [ ] No [X]
On August 9, 2000 AltaRex Corp. (the "Company") announced that it has closed its
previously announced private placement of Common Shares, resulting in gross
proceeds of C$7.8 million and the issuance of 9,200,000 Common Shares.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
----------- -----------
99.1 Press Release Regarding Private Placement of Common Shares,
dated August 9, 2000.
<PAGE> 2
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ALTAREX CORP.
By: /s/ Edward M. Fitzgerald
--------------------------------
Name: Edward M. Fitzgerald
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 10, 2000
