Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 8, 2012, Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

The following exhibit shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:

99.1 Press Release dated August 8, 2012.

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