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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Act 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January 8, 1998
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Respironics, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-16723 25-1304989
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State or other jurisdiction Commission IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number identification
number
1501 Ardmore Boulevard, Pittsburgh PA 15221-4401
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(Address of principal executive officers) (Zip)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (412) 731-2100
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1001 Murry Ridge Drive, Murrysville, PA 15668
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(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 1. Changes in Control of Registrant
None
Item 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.
None
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
None
Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.
None
Item 5. Other Events.
Effective November 21, 1997, Robert M. Oates, vice president -
engineering, and Respironics, Inc. mutually agreed upon the
termination of Mr. Oates' employment.
Item 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors.
None
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
None.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Respironics, Inc.
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(Registrant)
January 8, 1998 /s/ Dorita A. Pishko
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(Date) (Signature)
Dorita A. Pishko
Corporate Secretary
