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): November 12, 2018
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)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On November 12, 2018, Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation announced the hiring and appointment of Eric Schwartz as its Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Schwartz’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
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: November 13, 2018 | By: | /s/ Glenn G. Coleman |
Glenn G. Coleman | ||
Title: | Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | |
Integra LifeSciences Appoints Eric Schwartz, Corporate Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
PLAINSBORO, New Jersey, November 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:IART) today announced the appointment of Eric Schwartz as corporate vice president, general counsel and secretary.
“I am pleased to welcome Eric as our new general counsel and latest member of the executive leadership team,” said Peter Arduini, president and chief executive officer, Integra LifeSciences. “His extensive background and leadership experience in life sciences, as well as his global knowledge in mergers and acquisitions, regulatory, and providing board and corporate governance support make him an exceptional addition to Integra.”
Most recently, Eric was the general counsel at Globus Medical, a global orthopedic medical devices company, where he led several strategic transactions, including the largest acquisition in its company history, and led a cross-functional team responsible for integrating operations in over 20 countries. Before this role, Eric was the COO and chief legal officer of CardioVIP, a technology-enabled clinical provider assisting physicians with comprehensive disease management for their patients with cardiovascular disease. Eric’s experience also includes roles of increasing responsibility in the law departments at Johnson and Johnson, Animas Corporation and Cable & Wireless America. Earlier in his career, Eric was in private practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Dechert LLP.
Eric received his bachelor’s degree in English and J.D. from the University of Virginia. He also holds a master’s degree in business from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
About Integra
Integra LifeSciences is a global leader in regenerative technologies, neurosurgical and extremity orthopedic solutions dedicated to limiting uncertainty for clinicians, so they can focus on providing the best patient care. Integra offers a comprehensive portfolio of high quality, leadership brands that include AmnioExcel®, Bactiseal®, Cadence®, Certas™, Codman®, CUSA®, DuraGen®, DuraSeal®, ICP Express®, Integra®, MediHoney®, MicroFrance®, PriMatrix®, Salto Talaris®, SurgiMend®, TCC-EZ®, Titan™ and VersaTru™. For the latest news and information about Integra and its brands, please visit www.integralife.com.
1
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the products and services provided by Integra. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from predicted or expected results. Among other things, the willingness of surgical professionals to use Integra products may affect the prospects for their use in surgical procedures. In addition, the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors, identified under the heading "Risk Factors" included in Item IA of Integra's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and information contained in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could affect actual results.
CONTACT: Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
Investors
Sravan Emany
Senior Vice President, Strategy, Treasury & Investor Relations
(609) 936-2488
sravan.emany@integralife.com
Michael Beaulieu
Director, Investor Relations
609-750-2827
michael.beaulieu@integralife.com
Media
Laurene Isip
Senior Director, Global Corporate Communications and Public Relations
609-750-7984
laurene.isip@integralife.com
2