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IDEXX LABORATORIES INC /DE 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 26, 2007)

Filed October 26, 2007For Securities:IDXX

Summary

This 8-K filing from IDEXX LABORATORIES INC /DE (IDXX) on October 26, 2007, primarily announces two key events: the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007, and a two-for-one stock split effected as a 100% stock dividend. The financial results themselves are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which investors should review for specific operational and financial performance metrics. The stock split is intended to increase the number of outstanding shares to approximately 61 million, with shareholders of record on November 5, 2007, receiving one additional share for each share held.

Key Highlights

  • 1IDEXX Laboratories announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.
  • 2The company declared a two-for-one stock split, structured as a 100% stock dividend.
  • 3The stock split will approximately double the number of outstanding common shares to 61 million.
  • 4Record date for the stock split is November 5, 2007.
  • 5Distribution of the additional shares from the stock split is expected on or about November 26, 2007.
  • 6The detailed financial results are provided in a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing refers to an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Investors should refer to this press release for specific revenue, earnings, and other financial performance data.

IDEXX Laboratories announced a two-for-one stock split, which will be executed as a 100% stock dividend. This means shareholders will receive one additional share for every share they own.

The stock split is expected to double the number of outstanding common shares, bringing the total to approximately 61 million shares, based on the number of shares outstanding as of October 22, 2007.

Shareholders of record as of the close of business on November 5, 2007, will receive the additional shares. The distribution is scheduled to occur on or about November 26, 2007.