Current Report

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) May 4, 2006

 


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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 4, 2006, STERIS issued a press release updating the Company’s anticipated results of operations for the fiscal 2006 fourth quarter. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.  

Description

99.1   Press Release issued by STERIS Corporation on May 4, 2006 regarding revisions to fourth quarter earnings outlook based on higher tax rate.

 

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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/ Laurie Brlas

 

Laurie Brlas

Senior Vice President and Chief

Financial Officer

Date: May 4, 2006

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number
 

Exhibit Description

99.1   Press Release issued by STERIS Corporation on May 4, 2006 regarding revisions to fourth quarter earnings outlook based on higher tax rate.

 

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