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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): December 18, 1998
DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-15242 11-2590026
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
7155 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45249 (513) 731-9900
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(Address and telephone number, including area code, of principal
executive offices)
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 are not applicable and are omitted from this Report.
Item 5. Other Events
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The information set forth in the letter to stockholders
attached as Exhibit 99 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial
Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not Applicable
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is filed with this Report on
Form 8-K:
Regulation S-K
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99 Letter to stockholders
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SIGNATURES
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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.
Date: December 18, 1998 DURAMED PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
By /s/ Timothy J. Holt
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Timothy J. Holt
Senior Vice President-Finance and
Administration
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