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
Date of Report: March 3, 2014
(Date of Earliest Event Reported: March 3, 2014)
Akorn, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Louisiana | 001-32360 | 72-0717400 | ||
(State or other | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(847) 279-6100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On March 3, 2014, Akorn, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information in this Item 2.02, including exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. See attached exhibit index.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Akorn, Inc. | ||||
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| By: | /s/ Timothy A. Dick | |
Timothy A. Dick | ||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Date: | March 3, 2014 | |||
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Akorn, Inc. on March 3, 2014 announcing financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013. |