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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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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): July 30, 2009
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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)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)


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

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 011-59-99-465-8525
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Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On July 30, 2009, Orthofix International N.V. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “press release”) announcing, among other things, its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and attached hereto.

Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 
(c)
Exhibits

99.1
Press release of Orthofix International N.V. dated July 30, 2009
 
 
 

 

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.


 
Orthofix International N.V.
   
 
By:
 
/s/ Robert S. Vaters
     
Robert S. Vaters
     
Executive Vice President and Chief
     
Financial Officer


Date: July 30, 2009

 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.
Description

Press release, dated July 30, 2009