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) July 29, 1999
-------------
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.
In connection with a restructuring of its business, the Company
issued press releases on July 29, 1999 (announcing quarterly
earnings and outlining the details of the restructuring) and
August 19, 1999 (announcing the appointment of a new Chief
Executive Officer). These press releases are included as
exhibits to this filing.
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
None
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1: Press Release dated July 29, 1999
Exhibit 99.2: Press Release dated August 19, 1999
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)
August 23, 1999 /s/James C. Woll
--------------- ----------------
(Date) (Signature)
James C. Woll
Vice President -
Corporate Controller