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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2013 (May 14, 2013)
CHEMBIO DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-30379
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88-0425691
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of Incorporation)
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3661 Horseblock Road
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Medford, NY 11763
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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631-924-1135
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(Registrant’s Telephone Number)
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N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On May 14, 2013, the Company issued a press release entitled “Chembio’s DPP® HIV-Syphilis Multiplex Test Demonstrates 100% Sensitivity and Specificity in Evaluation by Mexico’s Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference”. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
On May 16, 2013, the Company issued a press release entitled “Chembio Enters Into Six-Month Follow-On Contract with CDC Contractor for Development of Rapid, Point-of-Care Influenza Immunity Test”. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.
On May 17, 2013, the Company issued a press release entitled “Chembio Sponsors 28th Annual AIDS Walk New York as Co-Chair Advocate”. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.3.
The information in this Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. The information in this Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K also shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent that the Company specifically incorporates it by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits.
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99.1
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Press Release entitled “Chembio’s DPP® HIV-Syphilis Multiplex Test Demonstrates 100% Sensitivity and Specificity in Evaluation by Mexico’s Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference” dated May 14, 2013.
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99.2
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Press Release entitled “Chembio Enters Into Six-Month Follow-On Contract with CDC Contractor for Development of Rapid, Point-of-Care Influenza Immunity Test” dated May 16, 2013.
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99.3
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Press Release entitled “Chembio Sponsors 28th Annual AIDS Walk New York as Co-Chair Advocate” dated May 17, 2013.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
May 17, 2013 Chembio Diagnostics, Inc.
By: /s/ Lawrence A. Siebert
Lawrence A. Siebert
Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release entitled “Chembio’s DPP® HIV-Syphilis Multiplex Test Demonstrates 100% Sensitivity and Specificity in Evaluation by Mexico’s Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference” dated May 14, 2013.
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99.2
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Press Release entitled “Chembio Enters Into Six-Month Follow-On Contract with CDC Contractor for Development of Rapid, Point-of-Care Influenza Immunity Test” dated May 16, 2013.
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99.3
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Press Release entitled “Chembio Sponsors 28th Annual AIDS Walk New York as Co-Chair Advocate” dated May 17, 2013.
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