SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Act 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 2, 1997 --------------------- Respironics, Inc. ----------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 000-16723 25-1304989 - --------------------------- ----------- --------------- State or other jurisdiction Commission IRS Employer of incorporation File Number identification Employees 1501 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh PA 15221-4401 - -------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive officers) (Zip) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (412) 731-2100 -------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name and former address, if changed since last report) Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant None Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets. None Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership. None Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant. None Item 5. Other Events. On September 2, 1997, Dr. Bruce D. Ward was appointed to the new position of vice president, new product development process. Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors. None Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. None. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Respironics, Inc. ------------------------------ (Registrant) September 4, 1997 /s/ Dorita A. Pishko - ----------------- ------------------------------ (Date) (Signature) Dorita A. Pishko Corporate Secretary