Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. - Form 8K

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):  June 30, 2003




BIOANALYTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana 0-23357 35-1345024
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

2701 Kent Avenue
West Lafayette, IN

47906-1382
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(765) 463-4527
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Item 5.

         On July 1, 2003, Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued the press release filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, and incorporated herein by reference, announcing the completion of its acquisition of PharmaKinetics Laboratories, Inc.

Item 7.        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

         The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:

        (c)         Exhibits

         99.1        Press release, dated July 1, 2003, announcing the completion its acquisition of PharmaKinetics Laboratories, Inc.

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.







Date:    July 1, 2003
BIOANALYTICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
(Registrant)



By:  /s/  Douglas P. Wieten
Douglas P. Wieten
Vice President - Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Exhibit Index


Item Number
assigned in
Regulation S-K
Exhibit Description of Exhibits

99
(99.1)
         Press release dated July 1, 2003.