8-K 1 v02098_8k.txt 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): March 16, 2004 Commission File Number: 000-030813 AlphaRx, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 98-0177440 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 168 Konrad Crescent, Suite 200 Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 9T9 (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (905) 479-3245 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURES. On March 16, 2004, AlphaRx, Inc. issued a press release regarding completion of a private placement of senior convertible promissory notes. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release of the Company dated March 16, 2004. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. DATED: March 16, 2004 /S/ Michael M. Lee ------------------------- Michael M. Lee, President