8-K 1 ivax-8k.txt CURRENT REPORT 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): FEBRUARY 13, 2002 Commission File Number 1-09623 IVAX CORPORATION FLORIDA 16-1003559 ------------------------------- --------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 4400 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33137 ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (305) 575-6000 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5 - OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On February 13, 2002, IVAX Corporation issued a press release containing certain financial information with respect to results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2001. 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 thereunto duly authorized. IVAX CORPORATION Date: February 28, 2002 By: /s/Thomas E. Beier -------------------------------- Thomas E. Beier Senior Vice President-Finance Chief Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued February 13, 2002.