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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): October 26, 2000
AKORN INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
LOUISIANA 0-13976 72-0717400
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2500 MILLBROOK DRIVE, BUFFALO GROVE, ILLINOIS 60089-4694
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 279-6100
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On October 26, 2000, Akorn Inc. ("Akorn") announced that it
was revising its estimate for revenues and earnings for the fourth quarter of
2000 and for fiscal year 2001. A copy of the Akorn press release containing this
announcement is attached as an exhibit hereto and is 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 October 26, 2000.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
AKORN INC.
/s/ Rita J. McConville
Rita J. McConville
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Treasurer
Dated: November 7, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated October 26, 2000.
