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): February 25, 2010
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 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On February 25, 2010, eResearchTechnology, Inc. issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 and providing financial guidance for both the first quarter of and fiscal 2010. A copy of that press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated February 25, 2010 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.
eResearchTechnology, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: February 25, 2010
By: \s\ Keith D.
Schneck
Keith D. Schneck,
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
99.1 Press Release dated February 25, 2010 of eResearchTechnology, Inc.