1 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) October 13, 1995 MEDEX, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Ohio 0-9042 31-4441680 State or other jurisdiction Commission File IRS Employer Identification of incorporation Number No. 3637 Lacon Road, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (614) 876-2413 Registrant's telephone number, including area code Not Applicable Former name or former address, if changed since last report 2 Item 5. Other Events. ------------ On October 13, 1995, Medex, Inc. (the "Company") announced the adoption of a Shareholder Rights Plan as described in the press release filed as an exhibit to this report. The information contained in such press release is hereby incorporated by reference into this Report. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. ------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits. -------- 99 Press Release of the Company dated October 13, 1995, regarding the adoption of the above-referenced Shareholder Rights Plan. 3 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. MEDEX INC. Registrant By: /s/ Bradley P. Gould ---------------------------------- Bradley P. Gould Chief Executive Officer October 13, 1995 4 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99 Press Release of Medex, Inc. (the "Company") dated October 13, 1995, announcing the adoption of a Shareholder Rights Plan.