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 16, 2006
EDWARDS
LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
(Exact name
of registrant as specified in its charter)
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36-4316614 |
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One Edwards Way, Irvine, California |
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(949) 250-2500 |
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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© 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.
On February 16, 2006, Barbara J. McNeil, M.D., Ph.D., was elected to serve as a member of the board of directors of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (the “Company”). A copy of the press release announcing Dr. McNeil’s election to the Company’s board of directors is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release, dated February 16, 2006, announcing Dr. Barbara J. McNeil’s election to the board of directors of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.
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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: February 21, 2006 |
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EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION |
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/s/ Jay P. Wertheim |
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Jay P. Wertheim |
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Vice President, Associate General Counsel |
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and Secretary |
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Exhibit Index
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99.1 |
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Press release, dated February 16, 2006, announcing Dr. Barbara J. McNeil’s election to the board of directors of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. |
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