U.S. 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) October 24, 2005
Diagnostic Products Corporation
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California 1-9957 95-2802182
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
5210 Pacific Concourse Drive, Los Angeles, California 90045-6900
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(310) 645-8200 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
5700 West 96th Street, Los Angeles, California 90045
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Diagnostic Products Corporation
Current Report on Form 8-K
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On October 24, 2005, Diagnostic Products Corporation announced its
results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the
related press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
No. 99.1 Press Release issued by Diagnostic Products Corporation, dated
October 24, 2005.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 24, 2005 Diagnostic Products Corporation
By: /s/ James L. Brill
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James L. Brill,
Vice President, Finance
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number
99.1 Press Release issued by Diagnostic Products Corporation,
dated October 24, 2005.
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