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 October 27, 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 2.02. - Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, "Results of
Operations and Financial Condition."
On October 27, 2004, the Company conducted a conference call to discuss the
sales and earnings release for the third quarter of 2004 that was issued on
October 26, 2004 and to answer any questions raised by the call's audience.
The transcript of this conference call 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 Transcript of the Company's conference call which it conducted on
October 27, 2004 related to the third quarter 2004 sales and earnings
release issued October 26, 2004 as referenced in Item 2.02.
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 1, 2004