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): June 17, 2011
PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 0-23832
Florida | 59-2280364 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (IRS Employer |
of incorporation or organization) | Identification Number) |
4345 Southpoint Blvd. | |
Jacksonville, Florida | 32216 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (904) 332-3000 |
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Item 8.01 | Other Events |
On June 17, 2011, PSS World Medical, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to five percent (5%) of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock. This authorization is in addition to any shares remaining available under existing repurchase programs. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release issued June 17, 2011 regarding share repurchase program.
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.
PSS WORLD MEDICAL, INC. | ||||
Date: June 17, 2011 | By: | /s/ David M. Bronson | ||
Name: | David M. Bronson | |||
Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Press release issued June 17, 2011 regarding share repurchase program. |