-----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, VKsVYv4iLwhCpqtFf6V5QZeigohelliVNnrUb/hktUvri19d3I4m4BnpGmGsKvEk N7srKAS4+l2XtwiCZ5WeWw== 0001181431-09-047010.txt : 20091006 0001181431-09-047010.hdr.sgml : 20091006 20091006170215 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001181431-09-047010 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20091006 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20091006 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20091006 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000891024 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-MEDICAL, DENTAL & HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES [5047] IRS NUMBER: 410886515 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0429 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20572 FILM NUMBER: 091108512 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD CITY: ST PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55120-1401 BUSINESS PHONE: 6516861600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1031 MENDOTA HEIGHTS RD CITY: ST PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55120-1401 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PATTERSON DENTAL CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19950111 8-K 1 rrd254675.htm 10.06.09_CEO Prepared By R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Form 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):  10/06/2009
 
PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Commission File Number:  0-20572
 
MN
  
41-0886515
(State or other jurisdiction of
  
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
  
Identification No.)
 
1031 Mendota Heights Road
St. Paul, Minnesota 55120
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
651-686-1600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(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))
 

 
Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
 
(b)(c) On October 6, 2009 Patterson Companies, Inc. announced that James W. Wiltz, President and Chief Executive Officer, will retire at the end of the current fiscal year as of April 24, 2010. The Board of Directors named Scott P. Anderson, currently the president of the Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. subsidiary, as Mr. Wiltz' successor. A copy of the press release issued by the Company on October 6, 2009 announcing the retirement of Mr. Wiltz and the appointment of Mr. Anderson as Mr. Wiltz' successor is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
 
 
Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits
    99 Press release of Patterson Companies, Inc., dated October 6, 2009.
 

 

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.
 
           
PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC.
 
 
Date: October 06, 2009
     
By:
 
/s/    R. Stephen Armstrong
               
R. Stephen Armstrong
               
Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer
 
 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
  
Description
EX-99.doc
  
Press release of Patterson Companies, Inc., dated October 6, 2009
EX-99.DOC 2 rrd254675_29957.htm PRESS RELEASE OF PATTERSON COMPANIES, INC., DATED OCTOBER 6, 2009 James W

 

James W. Wiltz To Retire as President and CEO of Patterson Companies

Scott P. Anderson, President of Patterson Dental Supply, Named Successor

St. Paul, MN-October 6, 2009-Patterson Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PDCO) today announced that James W. Wiltz, president and chief executive officer, will retire at the end of the current fiscal year as of April 24, 2010. The Board of Directors named Scott P. Anderson, currently president of the Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. subsidiary, as Wiltz's successor.

Anderson, 43, has worked with Patterson since 1993. Prior to June 2006 when he became president of Patterson Dental Supply, Patterson's largest business, Anderson held senior management positions in the dental unit, including vice president, sales, and vice president, marketing. Anderson started his career as a territory sales representative in the dental business before becoming national equipment manager, manager of the San Francisco branch and manager of the Minnesota branch, two of Patterson's largest dental branch offices.

Patterson expects to name a new president of its dental business within the next few months.

Wiltz, who will remain on the board of directors, commented: "Scott has compiled an outstanding record of achievement during his Patterson career. In addition to his proven leadership skills and extensive experience with our dental business, he also possesses a keen understanding of our veterinary and rehabilitation operations. I will be working closely with Scott between now and the end of fiscal 2010 to ensure a smooth management transition. We have every confidence that Scott will lead Patterson to continued long-term success."

Anderson said: "It is an honor and privilege to be Jim Wiltz's successor. He has successfully led Patterson through a period of extensive investment in our businesses and challenging economic conditions, and for this, we owe him our sincere thanks. I look forward to helping Patterson meet its future challenges and opportunities, and I intend to work closely with our many outstanding people to forge a prosperous future for our customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders."

About Patterson Companies, Inc.

Patterson Companies, Inc. is a value-added distributor serving the dental, companion-pet veterinarian and rehabilitation supply markets.  

Dental Market
As Patterson's largest business, Patterson Dental provides a virtually complete range of consumable dental products, equipment and software, turnkey digital solutions and value-added services to dentists and dental laboratories throughout North America.

Veterinary Market
Webster Veterinary is the nation's second largest distributor of consumable veterinary supplies, equipment and software, diagnostic products, vaccines and pharmaceuticals to companion-pet veterinary clinics.

Rehabilitation Market
Patterson Medical is the world's leading distributor of rehabilitation supplies and non-wheelchair assistive patient products to the physical and occupational therapy markets. The unit's global customer base includes hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and dealers.

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This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical nature and

are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond the Company's ability to control. The Company cautions shareholders and prospective investors that the following factors, among others, may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements: competition within the dental, veterinary, and rehabilitative and assistive living supply industries; changes in the economics of dentistry, including reduced growth in expenditures by private dental insurance plans, the effects of economic conditions and the effects of healthcare reform, which may affect future per capita expenditures for dental services and the ability and willingness of dentists to invest in high-technology products; the effects of healthcare related legislation and regulation which may affect expenditures or reimbursements for rehabilitative and assistive products; changes in the economics of the veterinary supply market, including reduced growth in per capita expenditures for veterinary services and reduced growth in the number of households owning pets; the ability of the Company to maintain satisfactory relationships with its sales force; unexpected loss of key senior management personnel; unforeseen operating risks; risks associated with the dependence on manufacturers of the Company's products; and the ability of the Company to successfully integrate the recent acquisitions into its existing business. Forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary language set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

For additional information contact:

R. Stephen Armstrong Richard G. Cinquina

Executive Vice President & CFO Equity Market Partners

651/686-1600 904/415-1415

 

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