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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): June 25, 2003
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)
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ITEM 5. Other Events.
On June 19, 2003, The Cooper Companies, Inc. announced that it completed its
offering of $100 million of 2.625% convertible senior debentures due 2023 in a
private placement. The debentures were issued pursuant to the indenture dated as
of June 25, 2003, between The Cooper Companies, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association. This indenture is attached to this report as Exhibit 4.1.
Nothing in this report shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
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4.1 Indenture dated as of June 25, 2003, between The Cooper Companies, Inc.
and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
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/ Stephen C. Whiteford
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Stephen C. Whiteford
Vice President and
Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: June 25, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequentially
No. Description Numbered Page
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4.1 Indenture dated as of June 25, 2003, between The Cooper Companies, Inc.
and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.