UNITED STATES
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):November 17, 2005
PRA INTERNATIONAL
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | 000-51029
(Commission File No.) | | 54-2040171
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
12120 Sunset Hills Road
Suite 600
Reston, Virginia 20190
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(703) 464-6300
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
(d) Election of Directors
On November 17, 2005, in accordance with our bylaws, our board of directors voted to elect Judith A. Hemberger to become a member of our board of directors, effective immediately, filling the vacancy on the board. Upon taking office as a director, Dr. Hemberger was also appointed to serve on our compensation committee and our nominating and corporate governance committee. The board has also realigned the composition of its standing committees. The audit committee currently comprises Melvin D. Booth, who is the chair of the committee, Robert E. Conway, and Armin Kessler. The nominating and corporate governance committee currently comprises Mr. Kessler, who is the chair of the committee, Mr. Conway, and Dr. Hemberger. The compensation committee currently comprises Mr. Conway, who is the chair of the committee, Mr. Kessler, and Dr. Hemberger.
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.
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| | | PRA INTERNATIONAL |
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| Date: November 17, 2005 | | By: | | /s/ Spiro Fotopoulos |
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| | | | Spiro Fotopoulos |
| | | | Managing Attorney |
