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<H1 Align=CENTER><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2>UNITED STATES<BR>SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>WASHINGTON, D.C. &nbsp;20549 </font></h1>

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<H1 Align=CENTER><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2>FORM 8-K </font></h1>

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<H1 Align=CENTER><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2>CURRENT REPORT<BR>Pursuant
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B><!-- DATE -->September 30, 2003</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) </FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B><!-- Name of Registrant -->GENELABS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)</FONT></TD></TR>
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)</FONT></TD></TR>
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<td Align=CENTER Width=43%><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2><B><!-- File No.-->0-19222</B> </font></td>
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<td Align=CENTER Width=43%><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2><B><!-- Irs No.-->94-3010150</B> </font></td>
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<td Align=CENTER><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2>&nbsp; </font></td>
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<td Align=CENTER Width=43%><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2><B><!-- File No.-->505 Penobscot Drive<BR>Redwood City, California</B> </font></td>
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<td Align=CENTER Width=43%><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2><B><!-- Irs No.--><BR>94063</B> </font></td>
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<td Align=CENTER><Font Face="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" Size=2>(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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     <TD WIDTH="600" ALIGN="CENTER"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><B><!-- TELEPHONE NO. -->(650) 369-9500</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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5. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.</B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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<TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
         On September 30, 2003, Genelabs Technologies, Inc. commenced a "best-efforts" public offering of up
to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to an effective shelf registration
statement.  Pursuant to an agency agreement executed in connection therewith, Genelabs
appointed Natexis Bleichroeder Inc. as its agent for the purpose of soliciting and receiving
offers for the purchase of all or part of the shares of common stock in the public offering, on
a best-efforts basis.  Each purchaser in the offering will be required to execute a purchase
agreement with Genelabs.
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7. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Financial Statements, <I>Pro Forma</I> Financial Information and Exhibits. </B></FONT></P></TD></TR>
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      <TD WIDTH=74% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><U>DESCRIPTION</U></FONT> </TD>
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Agency Agreement, dated September 30, 2003, by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and Natexis Bleichroeder Inc.
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     <TD WIDTH="18%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99.2</FONT></TD>
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Form of Purchase Agreement, to be executed by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and each purchaser.
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<TD><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
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    <TD WIDTH="254"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><!-- COMPANY -->GENELABS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. </FONT></TD>
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    <TD WIDTH="219"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp; <!-- DATE--> </FONT></TD>
    <TD WIDTH="28"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp; </FONT></TD>
    <TD WIDTH="26"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">By: </FONT></TD>
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    <TD WIDTH="214"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2">&nbsp; <!-- NAME --> James A. D. Smith</FONT></TD>
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      <TD WIDTH=74% ALIGN=LEFT><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE="2"><U>DESCRIPTION</U></FONT> </TD>
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     <TD WIDTH="18%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99.1</FONT></TD>
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Agency Agreement, dated September 30, 2003, by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and Natexis Bleichroeder Inc.
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     <TD WIDTH="18%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman, Times, Serif" SIZE=2>99.2</FONT></TD>
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Form of Purchase Agreement, to be executed by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and each purchaser.
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8K Form
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
September 30, 2003
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
GENELABS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
California
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-19222
94-3010150
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
505 Penobscot Drive
Redwood City, California
94063
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
(650) 369-9500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item
5.    Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 30, 2003, Genelabs Technologies, Inc. commenced a "best-efforts" public offering of up
to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to an effective shelf registration
statement.  Pursuant to an agency agreement executed in connection therewith, Genelabs
appointed Natexis Bleichroeder Inc. as its agent for the purpose of soliciting and receiving
offers for the purchase of all or part of the shares of common stock in the public offering, on
a best-efforts basis.  Each purchaser in the offering will be required to execute a purchase
agreement with Genelabs.
Item
7.    Financial Statements,
Pro Forma
Financial Information and Exhibits.
EXHIBIT NO.
DESCRIPTION
99.1
Agency Agreement, dated September 30, 2003, by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and Natexis Bleichroeder Inc.
99.2
Form of Purchase Agreement, to be executed by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and each purchaser.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dated:
October 1, 2003
GENELABS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By:
/s/ James A.D. Smith
Name:
James A. D. Smith
Title:
President
EXHIBIT
INDEX
EXHIBIT NO.
DESCRIPTION
99.1
Agency Agreement, dated September 30, 2003, by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and Natexis Bleichroeder Inc.
99.2
Form of Purchase Agreement, to be executed by and between Genelabs
Technologies, Inc. and each purchaser.