form8-k.htm
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):  February 9, 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 8.01.  Other Events.
 
On February 9, 2009, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Orthofix International N.V. (the “Company”) adopted resolutions by unanimous vote to call a special general meeting of the Company’s shareholders (a “Special General Meeting”) to consider proposals made by Ramius Value and Opportunity Master Fund Ltd. and its affiliates (collectively, “Ramius”) pursuant to a letter and certain written consents delivered to the Company by Ramius on January 28, 2009.  The Board has tentatively set the close of business on February 25, 2009 as the record date for the Special General Meeting, and April 7, 2009 as the meeting date.

 
 
 

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/ Raymond C. Kolls
   
Raymond C. Kolls
Senior Vice President & General Counsel


Date: February 10, 2009