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) March 14, 2005
STERIS Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 1-14643 | 34-1482024 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 5960 Heisley Road, Mentor, Ohio | 44060-1834 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (440) 354-2600
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On March 14, 2005, the Board of Directors of STERIS Corporation (“STERIS”) elected a new director, Cynthia L. Feldmann. The election of Ms. Feldmann increases the size of the Board from 10 to 11. Ms. Feldmann was appointed to serve on the Audit and Financial Policy Committee. Ms. Feldmann will stand for election at the 2005 annual meeting.
A press release announcing the election of Ms. Feldmann was issued on March 14, 2005. The full text of the press release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated in this Current Report as if fully set forth herein.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by STERIS on March 14, 2005 relating the election of Ms. Feldmann to the Board of Directors |
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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.
| STERIS CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Mark D. McGinley | |
| Mark D. McGinley Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | ||
Dated: March 15, 2005
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit Number |
Exhibit Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by STERIS on March 14, 2005 |
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