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 16, 2005
HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-27078 11-3136595
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
135 Duryea Road Melville, New York 11747
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (631) 843-5500
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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
(c) On May 16, 2005, James P. Breslawski, 51, was named to the newly created
position of President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Henry Schein,
Inc. Mr. Breslawski has been Executive Vice President of Henry Schein and a
member of the Board of Directors since 1992. Previously, in 1990, he became
President of Henry Schein's U.S. Dental Business. Between 1980 and 1990,
Mr. Breslawski held various other positions within the Company, including
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance and Administration, and
Controller.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated May 18, 2005.
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.
HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
Date: May 18, 2005 By: /s/ Michael S. Ettinger
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Name: Michael S. Ettinger
Title: Vice President and General
Counsel