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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
COVALENT GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 4, 2005
DELAWARE 0-21145 56-1668867
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation Identification No.)
One Glenhardie Corporate Center
1275 Drummers Lane
Suite 100
Wayne, PA 19087
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(Address of principal executive offices/Zip Code)
(610) 975-9533
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
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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
On March 4, 2005, Covalent Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing
the resignation of a director, Thomas E. Hodapp. Mr. Hodapp's resignation letter
contained no disagreement with management concerning any matter relating to the
Company's operations, policies or practices. A copy of the press release is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Covalent Group, Inc. Press Release dated March 4, 2005
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.
Date: March 4, 2005
COVALENT GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ Lawrence R. Hoffman
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Lawrence R. Hoffman
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number Description
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99.1 Covalent Group, Inc. Press Release dated March 4, 2005