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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): January 27, 1999
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 January 27, 1999, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing it expects first quarter revenue shortfall. This release is
filed as an exhibit hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 27, 1999 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: February 3, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequentially
No. Description Numbered Page
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99.1 Press Release dated January 27, 1999 of The Cooper
Companies, Inc.