Pfizer Inc. 8K -

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): May 17, 2012

PFIZER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
1-3619
13-5315170
(State or other Jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

235 East 42nd Street
New York, New York
(Address of principal executive offices)

  
10017
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(212) 733-2323

Not Applicable
(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 obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 17, 2012, David S. Simmons, President and General Manager of Pfizer’s Emerging Markets and Established Products Business Units, informed the Company of his resignation from all positions with
Pfizer and its subsidiaries and affiliates, effective at the close of business on May 31, 2012.

On May 23, 2012, the Company issued a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, announcing Mr. Simmons’ resignation and certain related matters.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.  
(d) Exhibits
    
     
Exhibit No. Description  
99.1 Press Release dated May 23, 2012  
     

 

SIGNATURE

Under the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the authorized undersigned.

   
PFIZER INC.
     
   
By: /s/  Matthew Lepore
 Matthew Lepore
   
Title: Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Dated: May 23, 2012    

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Number

 Description
99.1 Press Release dated May 23, 2012