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 17, 2012
PFIZER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-3619 | 13-5315170 |
| (State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
235 East 42nd Street
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)
| | 10017
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(212) 733-2323
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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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 May 17, 2012, David S. Simmons, President and General Manager of Pfizer’s Emerging Markets and Established Products Business Units, informed the Company of his resignation from all positions with
Pfizer and its subsidiaries and affiliates, effective at the close of business on May 31, 2012.
On May 23, 2012, the Company issued a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, announcing Mr. Simmons’ resignation and certain related matters. |
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. | |
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 23, 2012 | |
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SIGNATURE
Under the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the authorized undersigned.
| | | PFIZER INC. |
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| | | By:/s/ Matthew Lepore
Matthew Lepore |
| | | Title: Vice President and Corporate Secretary |
| Dated: May 23, 2012 | | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated May 23, 2012 |
