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): May 4, 2009
Biogen Idec Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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0-19311
(Commission
file number)
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33-0112644
(IRS Employer
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14 Cambridge Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (617) 679-2000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 |
Hans Peter Hasler, the former Chief Operating Officer and a named executive officer of Biogen
Idec Inc., has entered into a consulting agreement with a subsidiary of Biogen Idec
Inc. Under the agreement, Mr. Hasler will provide management services for an initial term from May 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009 and thereafter unless either
party terminates the agreement. Mr. Hasler will receive 154,000 Swiss francs for his services
during the initial term. Mr. Hasler has also agreed to serve as the subsidiary’s Chairman of
the Board for an annual director’s fee of 10,000 Swiss francs.