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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):
May 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 announced that effective May 22,
1997 the Company's common stock will begin trading on the American Stock
Exchange (AMEX). Roberts common stock will trade on the AMEX under the
symbol RPC.
The Company commented that the move from the dealer oriented OTC market
to the public auction market of AMEX is expected to provide a trading
environment for their common stock which will be beneficial to their
shareholders. Among the benefits expected from a public auction market are a
narrowing in the spread between bid and ask prices; reduced volatility;
enhanced liquidity; and greater visibility.
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: May 22, 1997 By: /s/ Anthony A. Rascio
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Anthony A. Rascio
Vice President
