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
March 9, 2005
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(Date of earliest event reported)
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-11353 13-3757370
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(State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
Incorporation) Number)
358 SOUTH MAIN STREET
BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27215
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
336-229-1127
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors;Appointment of Principal Officers
On March 9, 2005, the Company received notice from Wesley R. Elingburg
of his intent to retire from his position as the Company's Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective June 3, 2005.
On March 10, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed
William B. Hayes as Mr. Elingburg's successor. During this transition period,
Mr. Elingburg will continue to serve as Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer.
Mr. Hayes, 39 years old, has served as Senior Vice President of Finance
since 2000 and has been responsible for all of the billing operations of the
Company since joining the Company in September 1996. He has also been
responsible for Investor Relations and Corporate Communications since August
2004. Mr. Hayes previously held positions with the Company as Vice President,
Finance from 1998 to 2000 and as Associate Vice President, Finance from 1996
to 1998.
The press release dated March 11, 2005 is attached herewith as Exhibit
99.1.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
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(Registrant)
By:/s/ BRADFORD T. SMITH
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Bradford T. Smith
Executive Vice President and Secretary
Date: March 11, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release