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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): December 13, 2004
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8597 94-2657368
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
6140 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 590, Pleasanton, California 94588
(Address of principal executive offices)
(925) 460-3600
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously
satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
provisions:
[X] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On December 13, 2004, The Cooper Companies, Inc. issued a press release
reporting results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 31, 2004.
A copy of this release is attached and incorporated by reference.
Internet addresses in the release are for information purposes only and are not
intended to be hyperlinks to other Cooper Companies information.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated December 13, 2004 of The Cooper Companies, Inc.
SIGNATURE
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.
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
By /s/ Rodney E. Folden
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Rodney E. Folden
Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: December 20, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequentially
No. Description Numbered Page
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99.1 Press Release dated December 13, 2004 of The Cooper
Companies, Inc.