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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): December 14, 1998
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
of incorporation) Identification No.)
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 December 14, 1998, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing its fourth quarter and fiscal year 1998 financial results.
This release is filed as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated by reference
herein.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Also filed as exhibits hereto and incorporated by reference herein are the
financial data schedule for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998 and restated
financial data schedules for the required fiscal years and interim periods. The
restated financial data schedules reflect the Company's Hospital Group of
America unit as a discontinued operation.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
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27 Financial Data Schedule Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1998
27.1 Restated Financial Data Schedule Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1997
27.2 Restated Financial Data Schedule Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 1996
27.3 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended January 31, 1998
27.4 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended April 30, 1998
27.5 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended July 31, 1998
27.6 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended January 31, 1997
27.7 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended April 30, 1997
27.8 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended July 31, 1997
99.1 Press Release dated December 14, 1998 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: December 22, 1998
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequentially
No. Description Numbered Page
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27 Financial Data Schedule Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 1998
27.1 Restated Financial Data Schedule Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 1997
27.2 Restated Financial Data Schedule Fiscal Year Ended
October 31, 1996
27.3 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended
January 31, 1998
27.4 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended
April 30, 1998
27.5 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended
July 31, 1998
27.6 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended
January 31, 1997
27.7 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended
April 30, 1997
27.8 Restated Financial Data Schedule Interim Period Ended
July 31, 1997
99.1 Press Release dated December 14, 1998 of The Cooper Companies, Inc.