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) February 24, 2009
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HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-27078 11-3136595
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
135 DURYEA ROAD, MELVILLE, NEW YORK 11747
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (631) 843-5500
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NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 24, 2009, Henry Schein, Inc. issued a press release reporting
the financial results for the three months and full year ended December 27,
2008. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated February 24, 2009.
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.
HENRY SCHEIN, INC.
By: /s/ Steven Paladino
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Steven Paladino
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting
officer)
February 24, 2009
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Press Release dated February 24, 2009.