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): May 4, 2010
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 May 4, 2010, the Company issued a press release regarding the settlement of the consolidated class action pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and incorporated by reference herein.
| ITEM 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 4, 2010 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/ Carol R. Kaufman | |
| Carol R. Kaufman | ||
| Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs, Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer | ||
Dated: May 5, 2010
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 4, 2010 of The Cooper Companies, Inc. |