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ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 1, 2011)

Filed August 1, 2011For Securities:ALNY

Summary

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. filed this Form 8-K on August 1, 2011, to announce its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish the press release detailing these results, which serves as the key disclosure for investors regarding the company's operational and financial performance during the period. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comprehensive details on Alnylam's financial condition and results of operations. This 8-K serves as notification of the release of that information and makes it publicly available in compliance with regulatory requirements. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial tables or narrative commentary, which are found in the accompanying press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Alnylam Pharmaceuticals announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.
  • 2The announcement was made via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
  • 3This filing serves as the official notification of the Q2 2011 financial results.
  • 4The information furnished is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liability as a formally filed document, but it is publicly available.
  • 5Investors are directed to the press release for detailed financial information and operational updates.
  • 6The filing date is August 1, 2011, indicating the earliest event reported is the announcement of Q2 results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and furnish Alnylam Pharmaceuticals' financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011, through a press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The detailed financial results, including operational performance and commentary, are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. The 8-K itself primarily serves as a notification of this release.

No, this Form 8-K does not contain extensive financial statements directly within the filing. It references and furnishes a press release that contains the detailed financial information for the quarter.

When information is 'furnished' (as stated in the filing regarding Exhibit 99.1), it means it is made publicly available but is not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally 'filed' documents. However, it is still important information for investors.