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): February 4, 2011
RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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0-29889 |
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94-3248524 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1180 Veterans Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA
(Address of principal executive offices)
94080
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (650) 624-1100
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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02. |
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
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(e) |
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On February 4, 2011, the Board of Directors of Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. approved the 2011 Cash Incentive Plan. The 2011 Cash Incentive Plan is attached as Exhibit 10.31 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. | ||
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Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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(d) |
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Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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10.31 |
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2011 Cash Incentive Plan. |
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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RIGEL PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | |
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Dated: February 8, 2011 |
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/s/ Dolly Vance |
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Dolly Vance |
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Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, |
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General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |