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 15, 2011
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-8597 | 94-2657368 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
6140 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 590, Pleasanton, California 94588
(Address of principal executive offices)
(925) 460-3600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| ITEM 8.01. | Other Events. |
On December 15, 2011, The Cooper Companies, Inc. (“Company”) announced that its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $150 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Purchases may be made from time-to-time on open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions. The amount and timing of the share repurchase will depend on business and market conditions, stock price, trading restrictions, acquisition activity and other factors. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and the repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion. The repurchase program is expected to continue through December 31, 2012.
The Cooper Companies, Inc. issued a press release reporting the authorization of the share repurchase plan. A copy of the release is attached and incorporated by reference.
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| ITEM 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated December 15, 2011, 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 | |
| Rodney E. Folden | ||
| Vice President and Corporate Controller | ||
| (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||
Dated: December 15, 2011
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated December 15, 2011, of The Cooper Companies, Inc. | |