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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2013
STERIS Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Ohio | 1-14643 | 34-1482024 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, Ohio | 44060-1834 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 354-2600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 7, 2013, STERIS issued a press release announcing financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended March 31, 2013. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by STERIS Corporation on May 7, 2013 announcing financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended March 31, 2013. | |
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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.
| STERIS CORPORATION | ||
| By | /s/ Michael J. Tokich | |
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| Michael J. Tokich | ||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: May 7, 2013
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by STERIS Corporation on May 7, 2013 announcing financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended March 31, 2013. | |
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