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): April 21, 2011
eResearchTechnology, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
Delaware   0-29100   22-3264604
         
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 		  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
1818 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 		   
19103
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 215-972-0420
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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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.
Departure of Director
On April 21, 2011, Sheldon M. Bonovitz informed us of his resignation from our board effective immediately. Mr. Bonovitz’s resignation was not the result of a disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Bonovitz served on the board’s compensation and governance and nominating committees.
ITEM 9.01  
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 Letter of Resignation dated April 21, 2011 from Sheldon M. Bonovitz

 

 

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.
         
  eResearchTechnology, Inc.
(Registrant)
 		  
Date: April 21, 2011  By:   /s/ Keith D. Schneck    
    Keith D. Schneck,   
    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary 		  

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit No.   Exhibit
       
 
  99.1    
Letter of Resignation dated April 21, 2011 from Sheldon M. Bonovitz