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
March 8, 2005
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
BENTLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-10581 |
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59-1513162 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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Bentley Park |
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2 Holland Way |
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Exeter, New Hampshire |
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03833 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(603) 658-6100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 8, 2005, Bentley Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
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99.1 |
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Earnings press release for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004 dated March 8, 2005. Filed herewith. |
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.
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Date: March 8, 2005 |
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/s/ Michael D. Price |
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Michael D. Price |
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Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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Earnings press release for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004 dated March 8, 2005 |
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