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): November 12, 2019
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COVETRUS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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| Delaware | | 001-38794 | | 83-1448706 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
7 Custom House Street
Portland, ME 04101
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (888) 280-2221
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of Each Class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | | CVET | | NASDAQ Global Select Market |
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| 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: |
| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company o |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Act. o |
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 12, 2019, Covetrus, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.
The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Covetrus, Inc. |
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| Date: | November 12, 2019 | By: | | /s/ Christine T. Komola |
| | | Name: | | Christine T. Komola |
| | | Title: | | EVP and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
