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): July 6, 2010
Life Technologies Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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000-25317
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33-0373077 |
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(State or other
jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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5791 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (760) 603-7200
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
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Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01 — Other Events
On July 6, 2010, the Company notified the holders of the Company’s 2.0% Convertible
Senior Notes, Due 2023 of their right, pursuant to the applicable indenture, to cause the Company
to repurchase their notes on July 30, 2010.