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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
February 1, 2000
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
ICOS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-19171 91-1463450
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
22021 20th Avenue Southeast
Bothell, Washington 98021
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(425) 485-1900
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 1, 2000, ICOS Corporation announced the decision of George B.
Rathmann, Ph.D. to retire as chairman and from the board of directors, effective
February 1, 2000. Paul N. Clark, president, chief executive officer and a
director of ICOS, was appointed to replace Dr. Rathmann as chairman.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ICOS CORPORATION
Dated: February 25, 2000 By: /s/ Paul N. Clark
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Paul N. Clark
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Chief Executive Officer, and
President
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