UNITED STATES
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): October 28, 2010
EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware |
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000-32179 |
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02-0478229 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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441 Charmany Drive
Madison, WI 53719
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (608) 284-5700
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events
On October 28, 2010, Exact Sciences Corporation hosted a conference call and webcast to discuss the results of its validation study for its colorectal cancer screening product. The presentation materials for the conference call and webcast are filed as Exhibit 99 to this Report on Form 8-K.
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
The exhibits required to be filed as a part of this Current Report on Form 8-K are listed in the Exhibit Index attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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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EXACT SCIENCES CORPORATION |
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Date: October 28, 2010 |
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/s/ Maneesh Arora |
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Maneesh Arora |
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Senior Vice President and Chief |
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Financial Officer |