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Item 5.02 |
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
(b) Lawrence S. Gibbs, a member of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Universal Health Services, Inc. (“UHS”), has informed the Board that he has accepted a new employment opportunity which will restrict his ability to serve on UHS’ Board. Therefore, Mr. Gibbs has decided to resign from the Board effective as of March 31, 2023 and accordingly not stand for reelection at UHS’ 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 17, 2023. Mr. Gibbs’ decision to resign is not due to any disagreement with UHS, its management, or the Board on any matter relating to UHS’ operations, policies or practices. As a result of Mr. Gibbs’ resignation, UHS’ Board will be fixed at seven members.
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.
Universal Health Services, Inc. |
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/s/ Steve Filton |
Name: Steve Filton |
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Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: March 24, 2023