AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE:ABC) today announced that J.
Lawrence Wilson, 73, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors has
chosen to retire from the Board effective immediately.
Richard C. Gozon, AmerisourceBergen Chairman of the Board of Directors,
said, “Larry’s insight, judgment and commitment to shareholder interests
have made a significant contribution to the success of the Company and
the effectiveness of the Board of Directors. We will miss him, and wish
him well in his retirement.”
Mr. Wilson had been a member of the Board since AmerisourceBergen’s
inception almost eight years ago and previously served on the
AmeriSource Health Board of Directors, a predecessor company.
With Mr. Wilson’s retirement, the AmerisourceBergen Board currently has
eight members. The AmerisourceBergen Board of Directors will conduct a
search to fill the vacancy returning it to nine members.
About AmerisourceBergen
AmerisourceBergen is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical services
companies serving the United States, Canada and selected global markets.
Servicing both pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers in
the pharmaceutical supply channel, the Company provides drug
distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve
patient outcomes. AmerisourceBergen's service solutions range from
pharmacy automation and pharmaceutical packaging to reimbursement and
pharmaceutical consulting services. With more than $70 billion in annual
revenue, AmerisourceBergen is headquartered in Valley Forge, PA, and
employs approximately 10,000 people. AmerisourceBergen is ranked #26 on
the Fortune 500 list. For more information, go to www.amerisourcebergen.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking statements about
AmerisourceBergen’s future business and financial performance, estimates
and prospects. These statements are based on management’s current
expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from the expectations
contained in the forward-looking statements.
