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 24, 2003
STERIS Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Ohio | 0-20165 | 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)
| ITEM 7. | Exhibits. |
| (c) | The following exhibit is being furnished herewith: |
| Exhibit No. |
Exhibit Description | |
| 99 | Press release, dated July 24, 2003, issued by STERIS Corporation | |
| ITEM 9. | Regulation FD Disclosure (Information provided under Item 12 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition). |
The following information is disclosed pursuant to Item 12 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition. It is being furnished under Item 9 of this Form 8-K in accordance with the interim guidance issued by the SEC in Release No. 33-8216.
The purpose of this Current Report on Form 8-K is to furnish, as required by Item 12 of Form 8-K, the press release in connection with the fiscal 2004 first quarter results of operation issued by STERIS Corporation on July 24, 2003. The release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.
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/ LAURIE BRLAS | |
| Laurie Brlas Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
Date: July 24, 2003
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