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): July 23, 2003
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COVANCE INC. |
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Delaware |
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1-12213 |
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22-3265977 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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210 Carnegie Center, Princeton, New Jersey |
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08540 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (609) 452-4440 |
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N/A |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release of Covance Inc. dated July 23, 2003.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
In accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216, the following information, which is intended to be furnished under “Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition,” is instead being furnished under “Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.” The following information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
On July 23, 2003, Covance Inc. (the “Company”) announced its preliminary operating results for the three month period ended June 30, 2003. The Company issued press release announcing these financial results is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 pursuant to Item 12 of Form 8-K.
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.
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July 23, 2003 |
/s/ William E. Klitgaard |
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William E. Klitgaard |
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Corporate Senior Vice
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press release issued by Covance Inc. on July 23, 2003 |
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