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): August 17, 2007
CVS CAREMARK CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-01011 | 05-0494040 | |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
One CVS Drive Woonsocket, Rhode Island |
02895 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (401) 765-1500
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Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
As previously disclosed, in May 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission commenced an informal inquiry into the stock option granting practices and relocation program of Caremark Rx, Inc. (Caremark). The Company has been apprised by the Securities and Exchange Commission that the investigation has been completed and that the Commission has determined not to recommend any enforcement action against Caremark.
Also, as previously disclosed in May 2006, Caremark received a document subpoena from the United States Attorneys Office for the Southern District of New York requesting information relating to Caremarks stock option granting practices. Caremark has been informed by the United States Attorneys Office that it is closing this investigation without any action being taken against Caremark.
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.
CVS CAREMARK CORPORATION | ||
By: | /s/ Douglas A. Sgarro | |
Douglas A. Sgarro | ||
Executive Vice President and Chief | ||
Legal Officer | ||
Dated: | August 17, 2007 |