8-K 1 nbty-8k.txt BODY OF FORM 8-K 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): January 8, 2002 NBTY, INC. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) DELAWARE 0-10666 11-2228617 --------------- ----------- -------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File No.) identification incorporation) number) 90 Orville Drive, Bohemia, New York 11716 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive office and zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (631) 567-9500 Item 5. Other Events -------------------- On January 8, 2002, the Registrant announced that it appointed Harvey Kamil as President of NBTY, Inc. Scott Rudolph will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant. Michael C. Slade has been appointed Secretary of the Registrant. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. NBTY, INC. By: /s/ Harvey Kamil -------------------------------- Harvey Kamil President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: January 29, 2002