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): May 14, 2013
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-15525 |
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36-4316614 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission |
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(IRS Employer |
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One Edwards Way, Irvine, California |
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92614 |
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(949) 250-2500
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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(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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o 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.
On May 14, 2013, Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Thomas M. Abate, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, plans to retire later this year and to remain in the position until his successor is in place.
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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Date: May 15, 2013 |
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/s/ Denise E. Botticelli |
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Denise E. Botticelli |
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Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Secretary |