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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): APRIL 30, 2001
Commission File Number 1-09623
IVAX CORPORATION
FLORIDA 16-1003559
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4400 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(305) 575-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On April 25, 2001, IVAX issued a press release containing certain financial
information with respect to results of operations for the first quarter.
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SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
IVAX CORPORATION
Date: April 30, 2001 By: /s/ THOMAS E. BEIER
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Thomas E. Beier
Senior Vice President-Finance
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
99.1 Press Release issued April 25, 2001