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): September 5, 2003
Atrion Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-10763 63-0821819
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
One Allentown Parkway, Allen, Texas 75002
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code: (972) 390-9800
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 5, 2003, Atrion Corporation (the "Company") announced the
approval of a policy for the payment of quarterly dividends on the Company's
common stock and the declaration of a quarterly dividend. A copy of the press
release issued by the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 5, 2003 issued by Atrion Corporation.
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.
ATRION CORPORATION
By: /s/ Emile A. Battat
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Its: Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: September 5, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 5, 2003 issued by Atrion Corporation.