LANNETT CO INC FORM 8-K (Current report filing) Filed 07/18/12 for the Period Ending 07/16/12 Address 9000 STATE RD PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19136 Telephone 2153339000 CIK 0000057725 Symbol LCI SIC Code 2834 - Pharmaceutical Preparations Industry Pharmaceuticals Sector Healthcare Fiscal Year 06/30 http://www.edgar-online.com Copyright 2017, EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Distribution and use of this document restricted under EDGAR Online, a division of Donnelley Financial Solutions, Terms of Use.
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: July 16, 2012 Lannett Company, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) DE 001-31298 23-0787699 (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 9000 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant s telephone number, including area code: (215) 333-9000 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events On July 16, 2012, Lannett Company, Inc. announced that Jeffrey Farber, Vice Chairman of the Board, has been named Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Farber is succeeding Ronald A. West, who is relinquishing the Chairman position because of health reasons. Mr. West will remain on the Board. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits 99.1 July 16, 2012 Press Release 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. Dated: July 18, 2012 2 Lannett Company, Inc. (Registrant) By: /s/ Arthur P. Bedrosian Arthur P. Bedrosian President and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit: Description 99.1 July 16, 2012 Press Release 3
Exhibit 99.1 Contacts: Robert Jaffe PondelWilkinson Inc. (310) 279-5980 LANNETT COMPANY NAMES JEFFREY FARBER AS CHAIRMAN Philadelphia, PA July 16, 2012 Lannett Company, Inc. (NYSE MKT: LCI), a manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, today announced that Jeffrey Farber, vice chairman of the board, has been named chairman, effective immediately, succeeding Ronald A. West, who is relinquishing the chairman position because of health reasons, but will remain on the board. Farber was appointed vice chairman in August 2011 and was elected to the board in May 2006. He joined the company in August 2003 as secretary. Farber is president and owner of Auburn Pharmaceutical, a national generic pharmaceutical distributor. Prior to starting Auburn, he served in various positions at Major Pharmaceutical, rising to become president of its mid-west division. He also served on the board of directors of Vitarine Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturing division of Major. Lannett has made excellent progress under Ron West s stewardship, said Farber. On behalf of the board, I want to thank Ron for his leadership and dedication. We look forward to his continued counsel as we work with Lannett s talented management team to further grow the company and enhance shareholder value. West, member of Lannett s board since 2002, served as Vice Chairman since 2004 and Lead Director since 2009. Currently, he also serves as a director of Beecher Associates, an industrial real estate investment company. West previously served as chairman and chief executive officer of Dura Corporation, a manufacturer of automotive products and other engineered equipment components. About Lannett Company, Inc. Lannett Company, founded in 1942 and celebrating its 70 th anniversary, develops, manufactures, packages, markets and distributes generic pharmaceutical products for a wide range of indications. For more information, visit Lannett Company s website at www.lannett.com. # # #