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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
July 22, 1997
ROBERTS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
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(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 1-1-432 22-2429994
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
Meridian Center II
4 Industrial Way West
Eatontown, New Jersey 07724
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 908-389-1182
Meridian Center II
4 Industrial Way West
Eatontown, New Jersey 07724
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(Former name or former address, if changed from last report)
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Item 5. Other Events
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Roberts Pharmaceutical Corporation notes that it is not aware of
any specific reason to account for the current decline in the price of the
Company's common stock. Roberts financial health is strong with over $90 million
in cash. The Company recently reported first-half 1997 results reflecting a
significant strengthening in fundamentals. During the first-six months of 1997,
Roberts revenues advanced 29% to $56.6 million from $44.0 million in the
comparable period a year earlier. Correspondingly, per share earnings in the
first-half 1997 were reported at $0.08 compared to a loss from continuing
operations of $(0.32) in the same period a year earlier.
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.
ROBERTS PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: July 25, 1997 By: /s/ Anthony A. Rascio
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Anthony A. Rascio
Vice President
