UNITED STATES
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2007
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 000-50743 77-0602661
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(State or Other Juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
300 Third Street, Cambridge, MA 02142
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 551-8200
Not applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On May 9, 2007, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced its financial
results for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. The full text of the press release
issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be
deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section,
nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by
specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be
furnished, and not filed:
99.1 Press Release dated May 9, 2007.
SIGNATURE
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.
Date: May 9, 2007 ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
By: /s/ John M. Maraganore
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John M. Maraganore
President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated May 9, 2007