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): July 26, 2005
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-26224 51-0317849
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
311 Enterprise Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 275-0500
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITVE AGREEMENT.
On July 26, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation modified the standard vesting schedule
for stock options granted under its stock option plans and equity incentive
plans on or after July 26, 2005. The modification provides that one quarter of
each option grant shall vest on each of the one year anniversary of the grant
date, the two year anniversary of the grant date, the three year anniversary of
the grant date and the four year anniversary of the grant date.
The form "Notice of Grant of Stock Options and Option Agreement" to be used in
connection with stock options grants is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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10.1 Form of Notice of Grant of Stock Options and Option
Agreement
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Date: July 29, 2005 By: /s/ Stuart M. Essig
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Stuart M. Essig
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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10.1 Form of Notice of Grant of Stock Options and Option
Agreement