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
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) September 18, 2008
Cephalon, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | | 0-19119 | | 23-2484489 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission | | (IRS Employer |
of Incorporation) | | File Number) | | Identification No.) |
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41 Moores Road | | |
Frazer, Pennsylvania | | 19355 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (610) 344-0200
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
On September 18, 2008, Cephalon, Inc. (the “Company”), through its subsidiary Cephalon France SAS, informed the French Works Councils of its intention to search for a potential buyer of the Company’s manufacturing facility at Mitry-Mory, France (the “Proposed Divestiture ”). The Company is considering the Proposed Divestiture due to a reduction of manufacturing activities at the Mitry-Mory manufacturing site. The Proposed Divestiture is subject to completion of a formal consultation process with the French Works Councils and employees representatives.
At this stage, the Company is in the initial phase of the project and is not in a position to estimate the range of amounts expected to be incurred in connection with the Proposed Divestiture or the amount or range of amounts of any potential charges or related cash outlays. The Company will provide such information in the form of an amendment to this Form 8-K as the Proposed Divestiture is further developed and implemented.
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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.
| CEPHALON, INC. |
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Date:September 24, 2008 | By: | /s/ Gerald J. Pappert |
| | Gerald J. Pappert |
| | Executive Vice President and General Counsel |
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