| 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 |
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Date of Report: August 3, 2006
(Date of earliest event reported)
| eResearchTechnology, Inc. |
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| (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Delaware |
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0-29100 |
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22-3264604 |
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Identification No.) |
| 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA |
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19103 |
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| 215-972-0420 |
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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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. |
On August 3, 2006, eResearchTechnology, Inc. issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2006 and providing financial guidance for the second half and fiscal 2006. A copy of that press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Press release dated August 3, 2006 of eResearchTechnology, Inc. |
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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eResearchTechnology, Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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| Date: August 3, 2006 |
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By: /s/ Richard A. Baron |
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Richard A. Baron |
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Executive Vice President and |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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| 99.1 |
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Press Release dated August 3, 2006 of eResearchTechnology, Inc. |
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