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): October 4, 2004
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E-Z-EM, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-11479 11-1999504
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, New York, NY 11042
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(516) 333-8230
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 8.01 Other Events
On October 4, 2004, E-Z-EM, Inc. issued a press release announcing
the definitive distribution ratio for its previously announced
distribution to the E-Z-EM stockholders of the 9.2 million shares of
common stock of AngioDynamics, Inc. held by E-Z-EM. A copy of the
press release issued by E-Z-EM is being filed as Exhibit 99.1 to
this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated October 4, 2004.
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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.
Dated: October 5, 2004 E-Z-EM, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Peter J. Graham
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Peter J. Graham
Vice President, General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 5, 2004.
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