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): April 16, 2002 LANNETT COMPANY, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Delaware 0-9036 23-0787-699 -------------------------------- ----------- ------------------ State or other Jurisdiction Commission I.R.S. Employer of Incorporation or Organization File Number Identification No. 9000 State Road, Philadelphia, PA 19136 --------------------------------------------------- Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 333-9000 5. OTHER ITEMS The following is a press release concerning the acceptance by the American Stock Exchange of Lannett Company, Inc.'s common stock. LANNETT COMPANY IS APPROVED FOR LISTING ON AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE - PHILADELPHIA, PA - April 9, 2002 - LANNETT COMPANY, INC. (OTC Bulletin Board: LANN-news), a pharmaceutical manufacturer, is pleased to announce that the American Stock Exchange has approved the Company's application for the listing of its outstanding, and reserved common stock shares. The approval is contingent upon the Company being in compliance with all applicable listing guidelines on the date it begins trading on the Exchange, and may be rescinded if the Company is not in compliance with such guidelines. The Company is currently in compliance with the listing guidelines; and it expects to be in compliance for the foreseeable future. Trading on the American Stock Exchange began on Monday, April 15th, under the stock ticker symbol "LCI". SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. LANNETT COMPANY, INC By: /s/ Larry Dalesandro --------------------------- Chief Operating Officer Date: April 16, 2002