Orthofix International N.V. 8-K 03-06-2007
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): March 6, 2007

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
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

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

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 March 6, 2007, Orthofix International N.V. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing, among other things, its results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 (the “Earnings Release”). Furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the Earnings Release.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press release of Orthofix International N.V. dated March 6, 2007.


SIGNATURE

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.
     
     
Dated: March 6, 2007
By:
/s/ Thomas Hein
   
Name: Thomas Hein
   
Title: Chief Financial Officer