-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PjLIObWH/BsxqpO9V3el8asni0w6PpTJeYpBEinpmxrbzBh6BYH6gQZGJK9gOYZa /a4C8cDEYJ7sWhAK5y5+9A== 0001157523-06-007566.txt : 20060728 0001157523-06-007566.hdr.sgml : 20060728 20060728140018 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-06-007566 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060724 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060728 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060728 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: IMS HEALTH INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001058083 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION [7374] IRS NUMBER: 061506026 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14049 FILM NUMBER: 06987280 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1499 POST ROAD CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: CT ZIP: 06824 BUSINESS PHONE: 2033194700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1499 POST ROAD CITY: FAIRFIELD STATE: CT ZIP: 06824 8-K 1 a5198043.txt IMS HEALTH INCORPORATED 8-K 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 24, 2006 IMS HEALTH INCORPORATED ---------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 001-14049 06-1506026 - ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- (State or other (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) jurisdiction of incorporation) 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, Connecticut 06824 ---------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 319-4700 Not Applicable ---------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K 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)) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On July 24, 2006, Nancy E. Cooper tendered her resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IMS Health Incorporated (the "Company"), effective August 7, 2006. On July 28, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing Ms. Cooper's resignation. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release issued by IMS Health Incorporated, dated July 28, 2006. SIGNATURE 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. IMS HEALTH INCORPORATED By: /s/ Robert H. Steinfeld ----------------------------------- Robert H. Steinfeld Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Date: July 28, 2006 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press release issued by IMS Health Incorporated, dated July 28, 2006. EX-99.1 2 a5198043ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 IMS Health Announces Resignation of Chief Financial Officer Nancy Cooper FAIRFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2006--IMS Health (NYSE: RX) today announced the resignation of Nancy E. Cooper, senior vice president and chief financial officer, who will leave the company following a brief transition period. Ms. Cooper is joining CA, a leading IT management software company. Until a replacement is named, all corporate finance functions will report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Carlucci. "Nancy has been an important part of IMS's growth and success over the past five years," said Mr. Carlucci. "We appreciate the contributions she has made in the transformation of our company and wish her well in her future endeavors." About IMS Operating in more than 100 countries, IMS Health is the world's leading provider of market intelligence to the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. With $1.8 billion in 2005 revenue and more than 50 years of industry experience, IMS offers leading-edge business intelligence products and services that are integral to clients' day-to-day operations, including portfolio optimization capabilities; launch and brand management solutions; sales force effectiveness innovations; managed care and over-the-counter offerings; and consulting and services solutions that improve ROI and the delivery of quality healthcare worldwide. Additional information is available at http://www.imshealth.com. CONTACT: IMS Health Darcie Peck, 203-319-4766 dpeck@imshealth.com or Michael Fox, 203-319-4772 mfox@imshealth.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----