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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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 28, 1998
PERRIGO COMPANY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
MICHIGAN 0-19725 38-2799573
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(State of other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
Incorporation) Number)
117 Water Street, Allegan, Michigan 49010
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(616) 673-8451
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ITEM 5. Other Events
Perrigo Company announced today that Christopher J. Coughlin has resigned
as a member of the Board of Directors. Mr. Coughlin tendered his resignation
due to potential business conflicts resulting from a change in employment. On
February 17, 1998, Mr. Coughlin was named Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Pharmacia & Upjohn, Inc.
Mr. Coughlin had previously been President of Nabisco International and had
been a Perrigo director since November 6, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirement 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.
PERRIGO COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Thomas J. Ross
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Dated: April 28, 1998 Thomas J. Ross
Vice President-Finance
