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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:November 13, 2001(November 13, 2001)
(Date of earliest event reported)
ZIMMER HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | 001-16407
(Commission File Number) | | 13-4151777
(IRS Employer
Identification No.) |
345 East Main Street, Warsaw, Indiana 46580
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:219/267-6131
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: N/A
Item 5. Other Events
On November 13, 2001, Zimmer, Inc. filed this Current Report on Form 8-K to facilitate the filing as exhibits to this report executed copies of certain incomplete exhibits previously filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and certain other instruments, documents or contracts.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Financial Statements
None
Exhibits
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3.1 |
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. |
3.2 |
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Certificate of Designations of Series A Participating Cumulative Preferred Stock of Zimmer Holdings, Inc., dated as of August 6, 2001 |
3.3 |
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Restated Bylaws of Zimmer Holdings, Inc. |
4.1 |
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Rights Agreement between Zimmer Holdings, Inc. and Mellon Investor Services LLC, as Rights Agent, dated as of July 30, 2001 |
4.2 |
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Specimen Right Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit B to the Rights Agreement filed as Exhibit 4.1 hereto) |
10.1 |
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Contribution and Distribution Agreement between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Zimmer Holdings, Inc., dated as of August 6, 2001 (Schedules have been omitted. Copies shall be submitted to the Commission upon request) |
10.2 |
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Interim Services Agreement between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Zimmer Holdings, Inc., dated as of August 6, 2001 |
10.3 |
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Employee Benefits Agreement between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Zimmer Holdings, Inc., dated as of August 6, 2001 |
10.4 |
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Tax Sharing Agreement between Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Zimmer Holdings, Inc., dated as of August 6, 2001 |
10.5 |
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Retention Agreement of J. Raymond Elliott, dated as of February 21, 2001 |
10.6 |
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Retention Agreement of Roy D. Crowninshield, dated as of February 21, 2001 |
10.7 |
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Retention Agreement of Bruce E. Peterson, dated as of February 21, 2001 |
10.8 |
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Retention Agreement of Paul D. Schoenle, dated as of February 21, 2001 |
10.9 |
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Retention Agreement of John S. Loveman-Krelle, dated as of February 21, 2001 |
10.10 |
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Compensation Agreement of J. Raymond Elliott, dated as of May 1, 2001 |
10.11 |
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Compensation Agreement of Roy D. Crowninshield, dated as of May 11, 2001 |
10.12 |
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Compensation Agreement of Bruce E. Peterson, dated as of April 26, 2001 |
10.13 |
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Compensation Agreement of Paul D. Schoenle, dated as of May 11, 2001 |
10.14 |
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Compensation Agreement of John S. Loveman-Krelle, dated as of April 13, 2001 |
10.15 |
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Zimmer Holdings, Inc. Long-Term Disability Income Plan for Highly Compensated Employees |
SIGNATURE
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.
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Dated: November 13, 2001 |
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By: |
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/s/ PAUL D. SCHOENLE
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| | | Name: Paul D. Schoenle
Title: Vice President and Senior Counsel |
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