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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
August 26, 1997
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
PATTERSON DENTAL COMPANY
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Minnesota 0-20572 41-0886515
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
1031 Mendota Heights Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55120
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(612) 686-1600
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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ITEM 9 Sales of Equity Securities Pursuant to Regulation S
On August 26, 1997, Patterson Dental Company (the "Company") sold an
aggregate of 105,886 shares of its common stock (the "Shares"), valued at $34.25
per Share, in a private transaction pursuant to a combination agreement with
Canadian investors, pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended. Pursuant to the terms of the combination agreement, the Company
acquired approximately 91% of the outstanding shares of Canadian Dental Supply
Ltd. in exchange for the Shares. The Company's reliance upon Regulation S was
based on representations by the investors regarding domicile and investment
intent.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
PATTERSON DENTAL COMPANY
Dated: August 29, 1997
By: /s/ Ronald E. Ezerski
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Ronald E. Ezerski
Executive Vice President,
Treasurer and Secretary
