6K-May-2013
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 6-K
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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2013
Commission file number 0-30752
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AETERNA ZENTARIS INC.
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1405 du Parc-Technologique Boulevard
Quebec City, Québec
Canada, G1P 4P5
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
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DOCUMENTS INDEX
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99.1 | Press release dated May 21, 2013. |
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99.2 | At market issuance sales agreement dated May 21, 2013 between the registrant and MLV & Co. LLC. |
SIGNATURE
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.
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| | AETERNA ZENTARIS INC. |
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Date: May 21, 2013 | | By: | | /s/ Dennis Turpin |
| | | | Dennis Turpin |
| | | | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |