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): September 26, 2009

Teleflex Incorporated
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-5353	23-1147939
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
155 South Limerick Road, Limerick, Pennsylvania		19468
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 610-948-5100

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 Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 26, 2009, Kevin K. Gordon submitted his resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Teleflex Incorporated (the "Company"), effective January 15, 2010.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 30, 2009, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Kevin K. Gordon as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 15, 2010. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into future filings by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such future filing that such information is to be considered "filed" or incorporated by reference therein.

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.

	Teleflex Incorporated
September 30, 2009	By:	Jeffrey P. Black
		Name: Jeffrey P. Black
		Title: Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated September 30, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Teleflex ®	NEWS
155 South Limerick Road, Limerick, PA 19468 USA — Phone: 610-948-5100 — Fax: 610-948-5101

Contact: Jake Elguicze
Senior Director,
Investor Relations
610-948-2836

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2009

Teleflex Announces Upcoming Departure of Chief Financial Officer

Limerick, PA — Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE: TFX) announced today that Kevin K. Gordon, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has informed the company of his decision to resign from his position, citing personal reasons. The company is engaged in the process of a search for a successor. Mr. Gordon plans to remain with the company until January 15, 2010 to effect an orderly transition.

“I want to express my personal thanks, and that of the Board of Directors, to Kevin for his service and many contributions during his more than 12 year career with Teleflex,” said Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer. “As a leader in our corporate development and finance groups, he has played an important role in the transformation of the Teleflex portfolio and our expansion as a global leader in the medical device industry. His decision to leave the company is a personal one and does not reflect any concerns on his part regarding the company’s financial controls and accounting practices.”

“I appreciate the opportunity I’ve been afforded during my tenure with the company and am proud to have been part of the management team and of our many accomplishments,” added Mr. Gordon. “Teleflex has a strong and experienced financial team and I have every confidence that this will be a smooth transition. I would like to thank my friends and colleagues at Teleflex and wish them and the company continued success.”

About Teleflex Incorporated

Teleflex is a diversified company with a significant presence in medical technology and niche businesses serving aerospace and commercial markets, providing innovative solutions for customers around the world. Teleflex employs approximately 12,600 people worldwide who focus on providing innovative solutions for customers. Additional information about Teleflex can be obtained from the company’s website at www.teleflex.com.

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