Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On November 6, 2012, Akorn, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.