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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 1, 1998
ULTRAFEM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-27576 33-0435037
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
130 West 42nd Street, Suite 1103, New York, New York 10036
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 921-2070
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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On April 1, 1998, Ultrafem, Inc. issued the press release (the "Press
Release") annexed as an exhibit hereto. The Press Release is incorporated
herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits.
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99.3 Press Release of Ultrafem, Inc. dated April 1, 1998.
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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.
ULTRAFEM, INC.
(Registrant)
Dated: April 1, 1998 By:
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Dori M. Reap
Office of the Chief Executive,
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Administration, Secretary and Chief
Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Page No.
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99.3 Press Release of Ultrafem, Inc. 5
dated April 1, 1998
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Exhibit No. 99.3
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For Further Information,
Please Contact:
Philip L. Thomas
The P.L. Thomas Group, Inc.
312/906-8060
ULTRAFEM FILES CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PETITION
New York, NY, April 1, 1998 -- Ultrafem, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFEM) announced
today that it has filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. They also announced a
lay off of 45 employees in their Montana and New York facilities, shutting down
business operations in the two locations, while maintaining personnel necessary
to administer the bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, Charles D. Peebler, Jr.
resigned from the Board of Directors on March 2, 1998, according to Joy V.
Jones, chairperson.
The Company also announced that two purported class action lawsuits have been
filed against the Company, certain of its officers, directors, and former
directors. The Company believes the allegations in these complaints are without
merit. These actions will be stayed as a result of the Chapter 11 filing.
Ultrafem is a women's health care company. The Company's business strategy is
to develop, manufacture and market proprietary products based on its patented
SoftCup (Registered Trademark) technology.
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