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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  March 31, 2008
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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)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


7 Abraham de Veerstraat
Curaçao
Netherlands Antilles
N/A
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

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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 April 4, 2008, Orthofix International N.V. (the “Company”) issued a press release that, among other things, reaffirmed previously issued revenue guidance for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2008.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and attached hereto.

Item 5.02.  Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b)           On March 31, 2008, Timothy M. Adams orally informed the Company that he intends to resign his position as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer.  Mr. Adams has subsequently informed the Company that his resignation will be effective as of April 30, 2008.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits

99.1         Press Release, dated April 4, 2008

 
 

 

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.


ORTHOFIX INTERNATIONAL N.V.
 
   
By:
/s/ Raymond C. Kolls  
 
Raymond C. Kolls
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
 


Date: April 4, 2008