Axcan Pharma Inc - Report of Foreign Issuer (6-K)

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of February, 2008

Commission File Number 0-30860

 

Axcan Pharma Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant)

 

597, boul, Laurier, Mont-Saint-Hilaire (Québec), Canada J3H 6C4

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F o      Form 40-F x

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by

Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by

Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also hereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o      No x

 

 

If “Yes” is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):

82-                            

 

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		February 5, 2008 letter to shareholders of Axcan Pharma, Inc. in connection with the Letter of Transmittal.
99.2		Letter of Transmittal for common shares of Axcan Pharma, Inc.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

AXCAN PHARMA INC.

 

Date: February 19, 2008	By:	/s/ Richard Tarte
	Name:	Richard Tarte
	Title:	Vice President, Corporate Development   and General Counsel

 

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