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): | February 24, 2009 |
Arbitron Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-1969 | 52-0278528 |
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of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
142 West 57th Street, New York, New York | 10019-3300 | |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 212-887-1300 |
Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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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.
In connection with a strategic review by Arbitron Inc. (the "Company") of its operations, effective as of February 24, 2009, the positions of President, Sales and Marketing and President, Technology, Research and Development of the Company have been eliminated.
Pierre C. Bouvard, previously President, Sales and Marketing of the Company will become Executive Vice President, Sales of the Company.
Owen Charlebois’ employment as President, Technology, Research and Development of the Company will be terminated effective as of March 22, 2009. Mr. Charlebois will be entitled to receive severance compensation pursuant to the terms and conditions of a previously disclosed Executive Retention Agreement by and between the Company and Mr. Charlebois dated August 28, 2008.
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.
Arbitron Inc. | ||||
February 25, 2009 | By: |
/s/ Timothy T. Smith
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Name: Timothy T. Smith | ||||
Title: Executive Vice President, Legal and Business Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |