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 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): December 17, 2004 ----------------- E-Z-EM, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware ---------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-11479 11-1999504 ------------------------ --------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1111 Marcus Avenue, Lake Success, New York 11042 ------------------------------------------ --------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (516) 333-8230 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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 Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers (b) On December 17, 2004, Dr. Michael A. Davis resigned as a Class I director of E-Z-EM, Inc. (the "Company") effective December 31, 2004. On December 20, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing Dr. Davis's resignation, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated December 20, 2004. 2 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. Dated: December 20,2004 E-Z-EM, INC. (Registrant) By: /s/ Anthony A. Lombardo -------------------------------- Anthony A. Lombardo 3 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated December 20, 2004 4