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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2013
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QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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North Carolina

001-35907

27-1341991

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

4820 Emperor Blvd.

Durham, North Carolina

27703

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 998-2000

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))




Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers;  Election of Directors;  Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 30, 2013, John Ratliff, President and Chief Operating Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. (the “Company”), informed the Company of his resignation as an officer, employee and member of the Board.  While his resignation as a member of the Board is effective immediately, he will remain as an officer and employee until December 31, 2013.  Mr. Ratliff’s resignation was a personal decision and was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.  The Board accepted Mr. Ratliff’s resignation and noted appreciation for his contributions and service to the Company.

The Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Mr. Ratliff which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

See the Exhibit Index attached hereto.


SIGNATURE

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.

Date:

October 31, 2013

QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL HOLDINGS INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Kevin K. Gordon

Kevin K. Gordon

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.

Description of Document

99.1 Press release dated October 31, 2013