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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): August 24, 2000
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8597 94-2657368
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
6140 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 590, Pleasanton, California 94588
(Address of principal executive offices)
(925) 460-3600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 24, 2000, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release that pre-announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended
July 31, 2000 (the "Third Quarter").
On August 30, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing its Third
Quarter results.
On August 30, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing a stock
repurchase program.
These three press releases are filed as exhibits to and incorporated by
reference into this Form 8-K.
Any Internet addresses provided in these releases are for information purposes
only and are not intended to be hyperlinks. Accordingly, no information in any
of these internet addresses is included herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated August 24, 2000 of The Cooper Companies, Inc.
99.2 Press Release dated August 30, 2000 of The Cooper Companies, Inc.
99.3 Press Release dated August 30, 2000 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: September 5, 2000
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequentially
No. Description Numbered Page
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99.1 Press Release dated August 24, 2000 of
The Cooper Companies, Inc.
99.2 Press Release dated August 30, 2000 of
The Cooper Companies, Inc.
99.3 Press Release dated August 30, 2000 of
The Cooper Companies, Inc.
STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES
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