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: January 6, 1998 --------------- (Date of earliest event reported) NCS HEALTHCARE, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-027602 34-1816187 - ---------------------------- ----------- ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. employer of incorporation) file number) identification no.) 3201 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 220, Beachwood, Ohio 44122 --------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (216) 514-3350 -------------- 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On January 6, 1998, NCS HealthCare, Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. 99.1 Press Release of the Company, dated January 6, 1998 3 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. NCS HEALTHCARE, INC. By: /s/ Jeffrey R. Steinhilber ------------------------------ Jeffrey R. Steinhilber, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: January 16, 1998