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):  April 7, 2017


Akorn, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)


Louisiana
  
001-32360
  
72-0717400
(State or Other Jurisdiction
 of Incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
  
(IRS Employer
 Identification No.)


1925 W. Field Court, Suite 300,
Lake Forest, Illinois
  
60045
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
  
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (847) 279-6100


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Item 8.01.
Other Events.

On April 7, 2017, Akorn, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding a potential acquisition of the Company.  A copy of the Company’s press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.


Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

EXHIBIT NO.
  
DESCRIPTION
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated April 7, 2017.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.


 
AKORN, INC.
  
       
       
Date:  April 7, 2017
By:
/s/ Duane A. Portwood  
    Name:  Duane A. Portwood  
    Title:    Chief Financial Officer  
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NO.
  
DESCRIPTION
     
99.1
  
Press Release dated April 7, 2017.