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 3, 2005
PROQUEST COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-3246 36-3580106
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (734) 761-4700
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange
Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On May 3, 2005, Kevin Gregory, the Chief Financial Officer of ProQuest
Company (the "Company") announced his intention to resign from the Company. Mr.
Gregory will leave his position as Chief Financial Officer by year-end 2005. The
Company has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the
press release announcing his resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
99.1 99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on May 6, 2005
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, thereunto duly authorized.
PROQUEST COMPANY
By: /s/ Todd W. Buchardt
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Todd W. Buchardt
Senior Vice President
Dated: May 6, 2005