8-K 1 form8_k.txt FORM 8-K 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): October 15, 2003 C. R. BARD, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
New Jersey 001-6926 22-1454160 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.) 730 Central Avenue Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974 (Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
(908) 277-8000 (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) ITEM 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The following information is being furnished pursuant to Item 12. On October 15, 2003, C. R. Bard, Inc. issued a press release reporting earnings and other financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2003. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this press release is furnished not filed. 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. C. R. BARD, INC. By: /s/ Todd C. Schermerhorn ------------------------ Name: Todd C. Schermerhorn Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer October 15, 2003