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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): July 23, 1997
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THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 1-8597 94-2657368
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
6140 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 590, Pleasanton, California 94588
(Address of principal executive offices)
(510) 460-3600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
On July 23 1997, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the "Company") filed a prospectus
and prospectus supplement relating to a proposed offering of two million shares
of its common stock, $.10 par value. The prospectus and prospectus supplement
are filed as an exhibit hereto and are incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement of The Cooper Companies,
Inc.
SIGNATURE
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.
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
By /s/ Stephen C. Whiteford
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Stephen C. Whiteford
Vice President and
Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: July 23, 1997
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequentially
No. Description Numbered Page
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99.1 Prospectus and Prospectus Supplement of
The Cooper Companies, Inc.