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)
November 26, 1997
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Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-5851 23-1699163
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(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
500 Arcola Road, Collegeville, PA 19426
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (610)454-8000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
On November 26, 1997, Rhone-Poulenc S.A. announced that it has
completed its acquisition of Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Inc.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibit 20(a) - Rhone-Poulenc Inc. press release dated
November 26, 1997.
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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.
RHONE-POULENC RORER INC.
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(registrant)
Dated: November 26, 1997 By: \s\ PHILIPPE MAITRE
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Philippe Maitre
Vice President and
Corporate Controller
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EXHIBIT INDEX
20(a) Rhone-Poulenc Inc. press release dated November 26, 1997.
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EXHIBIT 20(a)
[RHONE-POULENC LETTERHEAD]
RHONE-POULENC S.A. COMPLETES ACQUISITION
OF RHONE-POULENC RORER INC.
(Paris, France and Collegeville, Pennsylvania,
November 26, 1997) --- Rhone-Poulenc S.A. announced
that it has completed its acquisition of Rhone-
Poulenc Rorer Inc. At a meeting held yesterday, the
shareholders of Rhone-Poulenc Rorer approved the
merger of a wholly owned subsidiary of Rhone-Poulenc
S.A., created specifically for this transaction, with
and into Rhone-Poulenc Rorer. The articles of merger
were filed by Rhone-Poulenc S.A. with the Secretary
of State of Pennsylvania shortly afterwards.
This is the second and final step in the acquisition
of all the outstanding common stock of Rhone-Poulenc
Rorer by Rhone-Poulenc S.A. following the Merger
Agreement signed on August 19, 1997.
As of today, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer common stock will no
longer be quoted on either the New York Stock Exchange
or the Paris Bourse.
Rhone-Poulenc is one of the world's leading life
sciences and specialty chemicals companies. Through
its innovative products, Rhone-Poulenc contributes to
the improvement of human, animal and plant health and
to the quality and safety of products used in industry
and daily life. The Group recorded sales of FF86
billion in 1996.
Press contacts :
Beverley MILES (33) 1 47 68 09 79
Anne-Laurence de VERDUN (33) 1 47 68 22 35
DIRECTION
COMMUNICATION GROUPE
25, quai Paul Doumer,
92408 COURBEVOIE Cedex
Tel. (33) 1 47 68 09 79
http://www.rhone-
poulenc.com
