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
October 2, 2002
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
APPLERA CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified In Charter)
Delaware 1-4389 06-1534213
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File No.) Identification No.)
301 Merritt 7
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(203) 840-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed with this Report:
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release issued October 4, 2002.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein is
the text of a press release issued October 4, 2002 by Applera Corporation
regarding an unfavorable jury verdict relating to discontinued operations.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
APPLERA CORPORATION
By: /s/ William B. Sawch
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William B. Sawch
Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Dated: October 4, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release issued October 4, 2002.