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): January 3, 2006 CELGENE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-16132 22-2711928 ---------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 86 Morris Avenue, Summit, New Jersey 07901 --------------------------------------------- --------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (908) 673-9000 -------------------------------------------------------------- (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS. It is with great regret that Celgene Corporation announces that Frank T. Cary, the Chairman of its Executive Committee and a founding member of its Board of Directors, died on Sunday January 1, 2006. Mr. Cary served continuously as a Director since 1987 and played an influential role in the growth and development of Celgene. We will miss his leadership and guidance. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. CELGENE CORPORATION Date: January 3, 2006 By: /s/ Robert J. Hugin -------------------------------- Name: Robert J. Hugin Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer