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 Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 7, 2007
KENDLE INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Ohio | | 000-23019 | | 31-1274091 |
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No. ) |
441 Vine Street, Suite 1200, Cincinnati, Ohio | | |
| | 45202 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (513) 381-5500
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On March 7, 2007, Robert C. Simpson advised the Board of Directors of Kendle International Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention not stand for re-election as a Director when his current term expires at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders in May 2007. Mr. Simpson, 75, will continue to serve as a Director and as a member of the Management Development and Compensation Committee and the Audit Committee for the remainder of his current term. Mr. Simpson’s decision not to stand for re-election is not attributable to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
SIGNATURES
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.
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| | KENDLE INTERNATIONAL INC. |
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| Date: March 13, 2007 | | /s/ Karl Brenkert III |
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Karl Brenkert III |
| | Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer |
