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): September 15, 2008
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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87-0447695 |
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1600 West Merit Parkway |
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South Jordan, Utah |
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84095 |
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(801) 253-1600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o 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 September 15, 2008, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (“Merit”) issued a press release addressing the effect of Hurricane Ike on Merit’s facility located in Angleton, Texas.
A copy of the press release is attached.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Merit, dated September 15, 2008, entitled “Merit Medical Discusses Angleton, Texas Facility.”
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. |
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Date: September 16, 2008 |
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/s/ Kent W. Stanger |
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Chief Financial Officer, Secretary |
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and Treasurer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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DESCRIPTION |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated September 15, 2008 |
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