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
November 19, 2003
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
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(908) 298-4000 |
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
Schering-Plough Corporation today issued a press release announcing it that it intends to raise $1.75 billion through an underwritten registered public offering of senior notes. The press release is attached to this 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
In addition, on November 14, 2003, Schering-Plough received notice that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had issued a formal order to investigate compliance by Polish subsidiaries of certain pharmaceutical companies with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977. The staff had previously requested voluntary production of documents related to our Polish subsidiary, and we are continuing to cooperate with the SEC in responding to this inquiry.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibit is filed with this 8-K:
99.1 Press Release titled "SCHERING-PLOUGH TO RAISE $1.75 BILLION FROM SALE OF SENIOR NOTES"
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.
Schering-Plough Corporation
By:/s/Thomas H. Kelly
Thomas H. Kelly
Vice President and Controller
Date: November 19, 2003
Exhibit Index
The following exhibit is filed with this 8-K:
99.1 Press Release titled "SCHERING-PLOUGH TO RAISE $1.75 BILLION FROM SALE OF SENIOR NOTES"