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 10, 2017
MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio
  
0-14902
  
31-0888197
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
  
(Commission File Number)
 
  
(IRS Employer Identification No. )

3471 River Hills Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
  
45244
(Address of principal executive offices)
  
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code  (513) 271-3700
 (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On May 10, 2017 Meridian Bioscience, Inc. (the "Company") announced it will commence a search for a new Chief Executive Officer in connection with the planned retirement of John A. Kraeutler in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement.  Mr. Kraeutler, the Company's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and President, plans to continue to serve in the capacity of CEO until his successor is identified.

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)    Exhibits
99.1
Press Release of the Company dated May 10, 2017
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.
   
MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC.
     
Date:  May 10, 2017
  
By: /s/ Melissa A. Lueke
   
Melissa A. Lueke
   
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer