BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CO.
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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): December 6, 2004

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
         
Delaware   1-1136   22-079-0350
(State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
  (Commission File
Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification
Number)

345 Park Avenue
New York, NY, 10154
(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 546-4000

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On December 6, 2004, David L. Zabor was appointed Vice President, Financial Operations and Controller. Also as of that date, Paul W. Karr no longer holds the position of Vice President and Financial Controller.

 


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SIGNATURES

     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.

         
    Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
 
       
Date: December 9, 2004
       
 
       
  By:   /s/ Sandra Leung

  Name:   Sandra Leung
  Title:   Secretary