FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13s - 16 or 15d - 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of July 2005 Acambis plc (Translation of registrant's name into English) Peterhouse Technology Park 100 Fulbourn Road Cambridge CB1 9PT England (address of principal executive offices) (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F Forms 20-F X Form 40-F Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes No X (if "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ). Enclosure: Statement re: Press Comment Acambis plc Comment on press speculation The board of Acambis plc notes press speculation that the Company is in discussions about the acquisition of a significant vaccines business. The board confirms that discussions have taken place although they are not currently ongoing. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant Peptide Therapeutics Group has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: 08 July 2005 ACAMBIS PLC By: /s/ Lyndsay Wright Name: Lyndsay Wright Title: Director of Communications