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): January 26, 2010
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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1-16671
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23-3079390 |
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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1300 Morris Drive
Chesterbrook, PA
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19087 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 727-7000
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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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 26, 2010, AmerisourceBergen Corporation (the “Registrant”) issued a news release
announcing its earnings for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2009 and announcing its
corresponding earnings conference call. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to
this report and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
In the news release issued on January 26, 2010, the Registrant increased its guidance for
fiscal year 2010 diluted earnings per share to a range of $1.89 to $1.98. The Registrant also
announced that its key assumptions for revenue growth and operating margin expansion supporting the
fiscal year 2010 diluted earnings per share range have increased. The Registrant expects revenue
growth of between 7 percent and 8 percent and operating margin expansion in the low to mid single
digit basis point range. The Registrant continues to expect free cash flow in the range of $500
million to $575 million, which includes capital expenditures in the $140 million range.
Assumptions also include the expected repurchase of approximately $350 million of Registrant’s
common shares in fiscal 2010. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this
report and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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News Release, dated January 26, 2010, regarding Registrant’s earnings for the fiscal
quarter ended December 31, 2009 and fiscal year 2010 expectations. |
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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AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION |
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| Date: January 26, 2010 |
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/s/ Michael D. DiCandilo |
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Name:
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Michael D. DiCandilo |
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Title:
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Executive Vice President |
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and Chief Financial Officer |
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