8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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):  November 5, 2010

Aceto Corporation

 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New York

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

000-04217                                                              11-1720520

       (Commission File Number)                 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

One Hollow Lane, Suite 201, Lake Success, New York 11042

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(516) 627-6000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 5, 2010, Aceto Corporation, a New York corporation (the “Registrant”), issued the attached press release that included financial information for its first quarter ended September 30, 2010.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 8-K.  The information in this Report shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01	Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release issued by Aceto Corporation dated November 5, 2010

SIGNATURE

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.

	ACETO CORPORATION
	(Registrant)
Dated:  November 5, 2010	By: /s/ Albert L. Eilender
	Albert L. Eilender
	Chairman and CEO

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Exhibits.
99.1	Press Release issued by Aceto Corporation dated November 5, 2010

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

	Aceto Corporation
	One Hollow Lane
	Lake Success, New York 11042-1215

“Enabling Quality Worldwide”™ NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Aceto Announces Fiscal 2011 First Quarter Results

Net Income Increases 178.9% from Fiscal 2010 Comparable Quarter Results

LAKE SUCCESS, NY – November 5, 2010 – Aceto Corporation (NASDAQ:ACET), a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products, today announced results of operations for its fiscal 2011 first quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Net sales for the fiscal 2011 first quarter were $87.7 million, an increase of 24.1% from $70.6 million reported in the year ago quarter. Gross profit increased 12.4% to $13.3 million in the 2011 fiscal quarter compared to $11.8 million in the 2010 fiscal quarter. SG&A expenses decreased 5.4% to $9.6 million in the 2011 quarter compared to $10.1 million in the year ago comparable quarter. Net income increased 178.9% to $2.8 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to $1.0 million or $0.04 per diluted share in the 2010 quarter.

Commenting on the results, Albert Eilender, Chairman and CEO of Aceto stated, “We are pleased with the results that we have reported today.  All three of our business segments showed nice sales growth during the quarter.  During the quarter, sales in our Health Sciences segment increased 12.6% from the 2010 comparable quarter, largely the result of increased sales in both our domestic and international operations.  The increase domestically can be attributed to increases in both our domestic generics and domestic pharmaceutical intermediates product groups.  Sales in our Specialty Chemicals segment increased 32.4% compared to the 2010 comparable quarter, largely the result of increased sales of chemicals used in surface coatings as well as increased sales of agricultural, dye, pigment and m iscellaneous intermediates.  Sales in our Crop Protection segment increased 89.8% from the 2010 comparable quarter, largely the result of our introduction of glyphosate which we began selling in the fiscal 2010 third quarter.  Regarding our effort to sell finished dosage form generic drugs, we continue to introduce additional products from our external pipeline as the business remains a focus of ours.”

CONFERENCE CALL

Albert Eilender, Vincent Miata and Douglas Roth will conduct a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, November 5, 2010. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 800-447-0521 (847-413-3238 for international callers) – please call in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin, and ask for the Aceto call (conference ID # 28217561).  The conference call will also be webcast live via the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website, www.aceto.com. To listen to the live call please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software.  The conference call will be archived on the Company’s website, and a recorded phone replay will also be available from 1:00 p.m. ET on Friday, November 5, 2010 until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, November 8, 2010.  Dial 888-843-7419 (630-652-3042 for international callers) and enter the code 28217561 for the phone replay.

ABOUT ACETO

Aceto Corporation, incorporated in 1947, is a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products.  With business operations in ten countries, Aceto distributes over 1000 chemical compounds used either as principal raw materials or as finished products in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, surface coating/ink and general chemical consuming industries.  Aceto’s global operations, including a staff of 26 in Shanghai and 12 in India are distinctive in the industry and enable its worldwide sourcing and regulatory capabilities. (ACET-F)

This news release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the federal securities laws.  The events described in forward-looking statements contained in this news release may not occur.  Generally, these statements relate to our business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits or other consequences of Aceto’s plans or strategies, financing plans, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions that Aceto may make, or projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings or other aspects of Aceto’s operating results or financial position, and the outcome of any contingencies.  Any such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections of management. Aceto intends for these forward-looking statements to be covered by th e safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "project," "plan," "intend," "estimate," and "continue," and their opposites and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  The forward-looking statements contained in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s strategic initiatives including selling finished dosage form generic drugs, and statements regarding the prospects for long-term growth.   Aceto cautions you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and other influences, many of which are beyond Aceto’s control, that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-lookin g statement include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties discussed in Aceto’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, Aceto’s Annual Report or Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010 and other filings. Copies of these filings are available at www.sec.gov.   

Any one or more of these uncertainties, risks and other influences could materially affect Aceto’s results of operations and whether forward-looking statements made by Aceto ultimately prove to be accurate.  Aceto’s actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.  Aceto undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether from new information, future events or otherwise.

For information contact:

Theodore Ayvas

Director of Corporate Communications

  & Investor Relations

Aceto Corporation

(516) 627-6000

www.aceto.com

Aceto Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	(unaudited)
	Three Months Ended
	September 30,
	2010			2009
Net sales	$	87,660		$	70,609
Cost of sales		74,373			58,793
Gross profit		13,287			11,816
Gross profit %		15.16	%		16.73	%
Selling, general and
administrative expenses		9,597			10,140
Operating income		3,690			1,676
Other income (expense), net of interest expense		560			(43	)
Income before income taxes		4,250			1,633
Income tax provision		1,453			630
Net income	$	2,797		$	1,003
Net income per common share	$	0.11		$	0.04
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.11		$	0.04
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		25,329			24,592
Diluted		25,506			25,022

Aceto Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per-share amounts)
	September 30, 2010			June 30, 2010
	(unaudited)
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	40,113		$	30,850
Investments		402			335
Trade receivables: less allowances for doubtful
accounts: Sept. 30, 2010 $665; and June 30, 2010 $1,098		58,354			74,674
Other receivables		13,087			11,004
Inventory		77,050			74,857
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		2,155			1,969
Deferred income tax asset, net		1,750			1,864
Total current assets		192,911			195,553
Property and equipment, net		7,183			6,913
Property held for sale		3,752			3,752
Goodwill		1,830			1,730
Intangible assets, net		11,834			12,360
Deferred income tax asset, net		2,337			2,419
Other assets		9,814			9,124
Total Assets	$	229,661		$	231,851
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	30,135		$	39,970
Short-term bank loans		5,000			-
Accrued expenses		28,306			33,589
Deferred income tax liability		897			1,070
Total current liabilities		64,338			74,629
Long-term bank loans		550			550
Long-term liabilities		9,310			9,421
Environmental remediation liability		7,539			7,607
Deferred income tax liability		44			-
Total liabilities		81,781			92,207
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value:
(40,000 shares authorized; 25,644 shares issued;
25,445 and 25,415 shares outstanding at
Sept. 30, 2010 and June 30, 2010, respectively)		256			256
Capital in excess of par value		53,776			53,686
Retained earnings		89,755			86,958
Treasury stock, at cost:
(199 and 229 shares at Sept. 30, 2010 and
June 30, 2010, respectively)		(1,926	)		(2,209	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		6,019			953
Total shareholders' equity		147,880			139,644
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	229,661		$	231,851