Orthofix International 8-K 10-26-2006


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
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FORM 8-K
 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2006
 
Orthofix International N.V.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Netherlands Antilles
0-19961
N/A
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
Commission File Number
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
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7 Abraham de Veerstraat
 
Curaçao
 
Netherlands Antilles
N/A
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 011-59-99-465-8525
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Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On October 26, 2006, Orthofix International N.V. issued a press release announcing, among other things, its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and attached hereto.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 
(c) Exhibits
 
 
99.1 Press release of Orthofix International N.V. dated October 26, 2006.



SIGNATURE
 

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.

 
ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
   
   
Dated: October 26, 2006
By:
/s/ Thomas Hein
   
Name:   Thomas Hein
   
Title:     Chief Financial Officer