UNITED STATES
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 27, 2004
IRIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-11181 94-2579751
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
9172 ETON AVENUE
CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
(Address of Principal Executive Offices/Zip Code)
(818) 709-1244
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 7.01 - REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On October 27, 2004, IRIS International, Inc. issued a press release
updating its outlook for fiscal 2004 results of operations. A copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by this
reference.
The information in this report is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and
shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (Information furnished in this
Item 9.01 is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01)
(a) Financial Statements of business acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2004, published by
IRIS International, Inc.
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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.
IRIS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Date: October 27, 2004 By: /s/ Martin G. Paravato
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Martin G. Paravato
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 27, 2004, published by IRIS
International, Inc.
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