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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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):
November 17, 1998
Atrion Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-10763 63-0821819
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Allentown Parkway, Allen, Texas 75002
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (972) 390-9800
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 17, 1998 the Registrant issued a press release announcing that it
plans to acquire its headquarters building and adjacent property. A copy of the
press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is included herewith.
Exhibit
No. Description Page No.
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99 Press Release of the Registrant dated 4
November 17, 1998
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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.
ATRION CORPORATION
By: /s/ Emile A. Battat
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Its: Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 18, 1998
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