Form8-K Aug 27 2013

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): August 27, 2013

INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
0-26224
51-0317849
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

311 Enterprise Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 275-0500

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


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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.

(b)

RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR

On August 27, 2013, Neal Moszkowski notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (the “Company”) that he was resigning as a member of the Company’s Board, effective immediately. A copy of Mr. Moszkowski’s letter to the Board is attached as Exhibit 17.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

(d)

APPOINTMENT OF NEW DIRECTOR

On August 27, 2013, the Board of the Company appointed Donald E. Morel, Jr., Ph.D., age 56, as a director of the Company as well as a member of the Company’s Compensation Committee, effective August 27, 2013. The press release issued by the Company announcing his appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Dr. Morel is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a manufacturer of components and systems for the packaging and delivery of injectable drugs as well as delivery system components for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer products industries. He has served as the Chief Executive Officer of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. since April 2002, Chairman of the Board of Directors of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. since March 2003 and a director of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. since March 2002. In addition, Dr. Morel served as President of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. from April 2002 to June 2005. He served as a director of Kensey Nash Corporation, a medical device product development and manufacturing company, from March 2010 to June 2012 as well as a member of its audit and compensation committees. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Oncologic Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center and as a member of the board of trustees of The Franklin Institute and of Lafayette College. Dr. Morel received a B.S. in Engineering from Lafayette College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science from Cornell University.

The Compensation Committee of the Board approved the following non-employee director compensation for Dr. Morel’s service as a director for the period from August 27, 2013 through the date of the Company’s 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders:

The payment of a cash retainer of $56,250 (representing 3/4 of the current annual retainer for directors), payable in the amount of $18,750 each quarter in arrears; and
The grant of 2,274 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock on August 27, 2013, with a value of $93,750 (representing ¾ of the value of the current annual equity award for directors) on the date of grant, which vest on a quarterly basis over a twelve month period from the grant date.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

17.1 Letter, dated August 27, 2013 from Neal Moszkowski to the Board
99.1 Press release issued August 27, 2013




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.

 
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 27, 2013
By:
 /s/ John B. Henneman, III
 
 
John B. Henneman, III
 
Title:
Corporate Vice President, Finance and Administration, and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




Exhibit Index


Exhibit Number
Description of Exhibit
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17.1
Letter, dated August 27, 2013 from Neal Moszkowski to the Board
99.1
Press release issued August 27, 2013


Exhibit 17_1_Aug 27 2013

EXHIBIT 17.1



August 27, 2013

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
Board of Directors
311 Enterprise Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Attention: Mr. Stuart M. Essig, Chairman of the Board of Directors

Dear Stuart:

This letter is to notify you of my resignation, effective immediately, as a member of the Board of Directors of Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation. My decision to resign was not the result of any disagreement with Integra's management or auditors on any matter relating to the Integra's operations, policies or practices.

It has been a great pleasure working with you over the last seven years and for a total of thirteen years. I wish you and Integra continued success.



Very truly yours,

/s/ Neal Moszkowski

Neal Moszkowski


Exhibit 99_1_Aug 272013
EXHIBIT 99.1

News Release

Contacts:    

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation

John B. Henneman, III
Investor Relations:
Corporate Vice President, Finance and Administration
Angela Steinway
& Chief Financial Officer
(609) 936-2268
(609) 275-0500
angela.steinway@integralife.com


Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation Appoints Donald E. Morel, Jr., Ph.D. as a Director and Announces Retirement of Neal Moszkowski as a Director

Plainsboro, NJ / August 27, 2013 / -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: IART) today announced that, effective today, Mr. Neal Moszkowski has retired from the Board of Directors. The Board has appointed Donald Morel as a Director of the Company.

“Neal’s service to Integra over the past seven years, and for a total of thirteen years, has been extremely valuable,” said Stuart Essig, Chairman of Integra's Board of Directors. “We are thankful for his contributions to the Company during his tenure on the Board and its Nominating and Corporate Governance and Compensation Committees.”

Peter Arduini, Integra’s President, Chief Executive Officer and Director stated, "Dr. Morel is a healthcare executive with extensive management and product development experience. He has a particular interest and expertise in biomaterials. His tenure at West Pharmaceutical and broad experience in our industry will add a valuable perspective on Integra. I am delighted that Dr. Morel has agreed to join our Board of Directors.”

Dr. Morel is currently the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., a manufacturer of components and systems for the packaging and delivery of injectable drugs as well as delivery system components for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer products industries. Dr. Morel has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. since 2002 and as Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2003. Dr. Morel served as a Director of Kensey Nash Corporation, a medical device product development and manufacturing company, from March 2010 to June 2012 as well as a member of its audit and compensation committees. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the American Oncologic Hospital of the Fox Chase Cancer Center and as a member of the board of trustees of The Franklin Institute and of Lafayette College. Dr. Morel received a B.S. in Engineering from Lafayette College and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science from Cornell University.

Ms. Barbara Hill will fill Mr. Moszkowski’s seat on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, and Dr. Morel will join the Compensation Committee.

Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical technology, is dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can concentrate on providing the best patient care. Integra offers innovative solutions in orthopedic extremity surgery, neurosurgery, spine surgery, and reconstructive and general surgery. For more information, please visit www.integralife.com