SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONS
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 24, 2000
BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 1-4105 16-0345235
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Bausch & Lomb Place, Rochester NY 14604-2701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 338-6000
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 24, 2000, Bausch & Lomb Incorporated ("Bausch & Lomb")
announced that it was revising its estimate for revenues and earnings
for the second half of 2000 and for fiscal year 2001. A copy of the
Bausch & Lomb press release containing this announcement, and the
related remarks by Mr. William M. Carpenter, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Bausch & Lomb, are attached as exhibits hereto and
are incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
- Not Applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information.
- Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this
report:
99.1 Press Release dated August 24, 2000.
99.2 Remarks of Mr. William M. Carpenter, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Bausch & Lomb, dated
August 24, 2000.
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.
BAUSCH & LOMB INCORPORATED
/s/ Robert B. Stiles
Robert B. Stiles
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Dated: August 24, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated August 24, 2000.
99.2 Remarks of Mr. William M. Carpenter, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Bausch & Lomb, dated
August 24, 2000.
