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)May 12, 2005
ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Minnesota | 0-8672 | 41-1276891 | |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) | |
| One Lillehei Plaza, St. Paul, MN | 55117 | ||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code(651) 483-2000
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
Legislation was passed (The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004) during the fourth quarter of 2004 that permits US Corporations a one-time repatriation of earnings of foreign subsidiaries at a favorable effective federal tax rate. The Company has determined that it will repatriate approximately $500 million in accordance with the legislation. The Company expects to record a tax charge of approximately $35 million including federal and state taxes during the second quarter of 2005.
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.
| ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. | |
| Date:May 12, 2005 | By:/s/ Kevin T. O'Malley |
| Kevin T. O'Malley | |
| Vice President and | |
| General Counsel |
