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): January 7, 2013

Orthofix International N.V.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Netherlands Antilles	0-19961	N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

7 Abraham de Veerstraat
Curacao
Netherlands Antilles	N/A
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 011-59-99-465-8525

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 7, 2013, Orthofix International N.V. issued a press release announcing its unaudited preliminary results for the fourth quarter and year ending December 31, 2012 . A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and attached hereto.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release of Orthofix International N.V. dated January 7, 2013.

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.

	ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
Date: January 7, 2013	By:	/s/ Emily V. Buxton
		Name:	Emily V. Buxton
		Title:	Interim Chief Financial Officer