FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the period ended August 4, 2005
ICON plc
(Registrant's name)
0-29714
(Commission file number)
South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18, Ireland.
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Yes X No ____
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paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes ____ No X
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paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82 N/A
Other Events.
The registrant hereby incorporates by reference the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 into this report.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) The following Exhibits are filed as part of this report:
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release
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.
ICON plc
August 4, 2005 /s/ Sean Leech
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Date Sean Leech
Chief Financial Officer