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) July 25, 2007
STERIS Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 1-14643 | 34-1482024 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, Ohio | 44060-1834 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (440) 354-2600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 8.01. Other Events.
New Share Repurchase Authorized
On July 25, 2007, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of STERIS Corporation (“STERIS”) authorized the purchase of up to $300 million in shares of STERIS common stock. This share repurchase authorization replaces a previous authorization under which approximately 1.9 million shares remained. A copy of the press release announcing this action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Quarterly Dividend Authorized
On July 25, 2007, the Board also authorized the payment of a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable September 12, 2007 to shareholders of record at the closing of the stock transfer books on August 15, 2007. A copy of the press release announcing this action is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
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ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Press Release issued by STERIS Corporation on July 26, 2007 regarding New Share Repurchase Authorization and a Quarterly Dividend. |
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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.
| STERIS CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Mark D. McGinley | |
| Mark D. McGinley | ||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Date: July 27, 2007
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit |
Exhibit Description | |
| 99.1 |
Press Release issued by STERIS Corporation on July 26, 2007 regarding New Share Repurchase Authorization and a Quarterly Dividend. |
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