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: July 27, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
| 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) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 19103 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| 215-972-0420 |
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Item 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On July 27, 2005, eResearchTechnology, Inc. issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005 and providing financial guidance for the third quarter and fiscal 2005. A copy of that press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.
| Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
| (c) Exhibits |
| 99.1 Press Release dated July 27, 2005 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: July 27, 2005 | By: /s/ Bruce Johnson |
| Bruce Johnson | |
| Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Exhibit |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 27, 2005 of eResearchTechnology, Inc. |