FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report November 2, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC
(Exact name of Company as specified in charter)
Delaware 0-16211 39-1434669
(State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
221 West Philadelphia Street, York, Pennsylvania 17405
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(717) 845-7511
(Company's telephone number including area code)
Item 5.02. - Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 5.02, " Departure
of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Principal Officers."
On November 2, 2004, the Company appointed Mr. Eric K. Brandt to serve as a
member of the Company's Board of Directors with his initial term expiring at
the 2005 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The announcement that was released
related to this appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby
incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01. - Financial Statements and Exhibits
(a) Financial Statements - Not applicable.
(b) Exhibits:
99.1 The announcement related to the appointment of Mr. Eric K. Brandt to
the Company's Board of Directors released on November 2, 2004 as
referenced in Item 5.02.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DENTSPLY INTERNATIONAL INC
(Company)
/s/ Bret W. Wise
Bret W. Wise
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 5, 2004