Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 14, 2007, Lyris, Inc. (formerly J. L. Halsey Corporation) announced its financial results for the first quarter of its 2008 fiscal year. A copy of the press release announcing the same is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed "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 incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Press Release, dated November 14, 2007 titled "Lyris, Inc. Reports 28
99.1 Percent Increase in First Quarter Revenues"

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