UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): November 2, 2004
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY
| Delaware | 1-1136 | 22-079-0350 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification Number) |
345 Park Avenue
New York, NY, 10154
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 546-4000
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| Item 1.01. Amendment to a Material Definitive Agreement. | ||||||||
| SIGNATURES | ||||||||
Item 1.01. Amendment to a Material Definitive Agreement.
On November 2, 2004, the vesting of 178,889 shares of restricted stock previously awarded to James Palmer, former Chief Scientific Officer were accelerated pursuant to a decision by the Compensation and Management Development Committee following Dr. Palmer’s death. In addition, the Compensation and Management Development Committee granted Dr. Palmer full-term participation of Long-Term Performance Awards previously granted to him.
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.
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | |||
| Date: November 8, 2004 | BY: | /s/ Sandra Leung | |
| Name: Sandra Leung | |||
| Title: Secretary | |||