UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2013
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QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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North Carolina | 001-35907 | 27-1341991 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
4820 Emperor Blvd. Durham, North Carolina | 27703 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 998-2000
Not Applicable
(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 October 30, 2013, John Ratliff, President and Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his resignation as an officer, employee and member of the Board. While his resignation as a member of the Board is effective immediately, he will remain as an officer and employee until December 31, 2013. Mr. Ratliff’s resignation was a personal decision and was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Board accepted Mr. Ratliff’s resignation and noted appreciation for his contributions and service to the Company.
The Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Mr. Ratliff which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
See the Exhibit Index attached hereto.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: | October 31, 2013 | QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC. | ||
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| By: | /s/ Kevin K. Gordon | |
Kevin K. Gordon | ||||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description of Document | |
| 99.1 | Press release dated October 31, 2013 |