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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
March 3, 2008
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported)
ALLERGAN, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
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1-10269
(Commission File Number)
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95-1622442
(IRS Employer
Identification Number) |
2525 Dupont Drive
Irvine, California 92612
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(714) 246-4500
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
On March 3, 2008, Allergan, Inc. (Allergan) issued a press release announcing that it
received an administrative subpoena from the U.S. Department of Justice (Department of Justice)
through the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. A copy of the press release is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
To Allergans knowledge, no proceedings have currently been initiated against Allergan, although Allergan cannot predict whether or when proceedings might be initiated. Allergan
intends to fully comply with the Department of Justices request and to cooperate with any related
government investigation. Allergan can make no assurances as to the time or resources that will
need to be devoted to this inquiry or its final outcome, or the
impact of this inquiry or any proceedings on Allergans financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Allergan, Inc. press release dated March 3, 2008
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.
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ALLERGAN, INC.
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Date: March 3, 2008 |
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/s/ Matthew J. Maletta |
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Name: |
Matthew J. Maletta |
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Vice President,
Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit |
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Description of Exhibit |
99.1
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Allergan, Inc. press release dated March 3, 2008 |