8-K 1 sciclone8k.htm SCICLONE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 8K


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: March 13, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)

SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
0-19825
(Commission File Number)
94-3116852
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

950 Tower Lane, Suite 900, Foster City, CA
(Address of principal executive offices)
  94404
(Zip Code)

650.358.3456
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)



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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 13, 2008, SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. A copy of the Company's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits

            99.1       Press Release of SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dated March 13, 2008


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.


Dated: March 13, 2008
SCICLONE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

By:  /s/ Richard A. Waldron                    
     Richard A. Waldron
     Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release of SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dated March 13, 2008