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UNITED STATES
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
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 7, 2017
Akorn, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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Louisiana
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001-32360
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72-0717400
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
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1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300,
Lake Forest, Illinois
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60045
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 279-6100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01.
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Other Events.
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On April 7, 2017, Akorn, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding a potential acquisition of the Company. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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EXHIBIT NO.
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DESCRIPTION
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 7, 2017.
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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.
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AKORN, INC.
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Date: April 7, 2017
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By:
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/s/ Duane A. Portwood | |
| Name: Duane A. Portwood | |||
| Title: Chief Financial Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO.
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DESCRIPTION
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 7, 2017.
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