SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 1
To
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):
August 7, 1997
NBTY, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 0-10666 11-2228617
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) identification
incorporation) number)
90 Orville Drive, Bohemia, New York 11716
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(Address of principal executive office and zip code)
Registrant's telephone number (516) 567-9500
Item 5. Other Events.
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The Registrant filed a report on Form 8-K, dated August 20, 1997, in
which it reported the acquisition of Holland & Barrett Holdings Ltd. ("H&B").
It was stated therein that the funds for the acquisition were provided
by The Chase Manhattan Bank. In connection with the financing of this
acquisition, the Registrant sold $150,000,000 of 8-5/8% Senior Subordinated
Notes, due 2007 through Chase Securities. Inc.
For the complete details of this financing, the Offering Memorandum,
dated September 19, 1997, is incorporated by reference herein and filed as an
exhibit to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The Registrant filed a report on Form 8-K, dated August 20, 1997, in
which it reported the acquisition of Holland & Barrett Holdings Ltd. ("H&B").
In compliance with Item 7(b), unaudited pro forma combined financial
statements are incorporated herein from the Registrant's Offering Memorandum,
dated September 17, 1997 (pages 21 through 26, inclusive) and filed as an
exhibit to this report.
(i) Offering memorandum dated September 17, 1997.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement or amendment to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NBTY, Inc.
By: /s/ Harvey Kamil
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Harvey Kamil
Executive Vice President
Dated: September 29, 1997