1 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): August 28, 2001 Northfield Laboratories Inc. ----------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 000-24050 36-3378733 -------- --------- ---------- (State of (Commission (IRS Employer Organization) File Number) Identification No.) 1560 Sherman Ave, Suite 1000 Evanston, IL 60201 ----------------------------------------------------- ----- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (847) 864-3500 ----------------- Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On August 28, 2001, the Registrant publicly disseminated a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing that the Registrant submitted its Biologics License Application. (c) Exhibits. EX 99.1 Press Release dated August 28, 2001. 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. Northfield Laboratories Inc. By: /s/ Richard DeWoskin -------------------------- Richard DeWoskin Chief Executive Officer