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) May 11, 1999 DADE BEHRING INC. ____________________________________________________________ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 333-13523 36-3949533 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1717 Deerfield Road, Deerfield Illinois 60015-0778 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) ____________________________________________________________ Exhibit Index on Page 2 Item 5 Other Events The Registrant is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dade Behring Holdings, Inc. which announced a share repurchase program. The Registrant announced a number of executive changes, including the appointment of James W.P. Reid-Anderson as its President and Chief Operating Officer. Item 7 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release related to the Dade Behring Holdings, Inc. share repurchase program. 99.2 Press Release related to executive changes. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dade Behring Inc. By: /s/Glenn R. Richter Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: May 11, 1999