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): February 10, 2012
CareFusion Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 001-34273 | | | | 26-4123274 |
| (Commission File Number) | | | | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
3750 Torrey View Court, San Diego, California 92130
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(858) 617-2000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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On February 10, 2012, CareFusion Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release (the “News Release”) announcing that its Board of Directors authorized a program to purchase up to $500 million of the Company’s common stock from time to time, based on market conditions. A copy of the News Release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 | | News release issued by CareFusion Corporation on February 10, 2012* |
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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| | | CareFusion Corporation |
| | (Registrant) |
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| Date: February 10, 2012 | | By: | | /s/ Joan Stafslien |
| | | | Name: | | Joan Stafslien |
| | | | Title: | | Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance |
| | | | | | Officer, General Counsel and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibit |
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| 99.1 | | News release issued by CareFusion Corporation on February 10, 2012* |
