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): August 11, 2011
AmerisourceBergen Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-16671 | 23-3079390 | ||
| (State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1300 Morris Drive Chesterbrook, PA |
19087 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 727-7000
| N/A |
| (Former name or former address if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
In a news release issued on August 11, 2011, AmerisourceBergen Corporation (the “Registrant”) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $750 million share repurchase program, effective immediately. The Registrant recently completed its prior $500 million share repurchase program, which was authorized by the Board of Directors on September 23, 2010. The news release issued on August 11, 2011 is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 News Release, dated August 11, 2011, regarding a new $750 million share repurchase program.
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.
| AMERISOURCEBERGEN CORPORATION | ||
Date: August 12, 2011
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By: /s/ Michael D. DiCandilo | |
| Name: Michael D. DiCandilo | ||
| Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |