Form 8-K - Current report

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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 1, 2024

Zoetis Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-35797

46-0696167

(State or other jurisdiction

(Commission File

(I.R.S. Employer

of incorporation)

Number)

Identification No.)

10 Sylvan Way

Parsippany

New Jersey

07054

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

[phone]

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐    Written communication 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))

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

ZTS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

                                     Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 1, 2024, Zoetis Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has approved a multi-year share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”), pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, purchase shares of its common stock for an aggregate repurchase price not to exceed $6 billion. Share repurchases may be executed through various means, including, without limitation, open market or privately negotiated transactions. The Share Repurchase Program does not have an expiration date and does not obligate the Company to purchase any shares. The authorization for the Share Repurchase Program may be terminated, increased or decreased by the Company’s Board of Directors at any time. The Company’s previous $3.5 billion share repurchase program, which was approved in December 2021, is expected to be completed in 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			Press Release issued on August 1, 2024.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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.

			ZOETIS INC.
Dated: August 1, 2024			By:			/S/ WETTENY JOSEPH
						Wetteny Joseph
						Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

                

Media Contacts:						Investor Contacts:
Jennifer Albano						Steve Frank
1-862-399-0810 (o)						1-973-822-7141 (o)
[e-mail]						[e-mail]
Laura Panza						Nick Soonthornchai
1-973-975-5176 (o)						1-973-443-2792 (o)
[e-mail]						[e-mail]

                            

Zoetis Announces Authorization of Multi-Year $6 Billion Share Repurchase Program

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – August 1, 2024 – Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a multi-year $6 billion share repurchase program as part of its capital allocation plans. The demand for Zoetis’ innovative and market-leading portfolio has enabled the company to execute its disciplined capital allocation strategy by reinvesting in growth opportunities and returning capital to shareholders, while delivering long-term value.

“Our consistently strong performance in recent years and long-term business outlook continue to make Zoetis an attractive investment opportunity,” said Wetteny Joseph, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Zoetis. “This is Zoetis’ largest share repurchase program to date, and reinforces our commitment to our value proposition and our confidence in our continued cash flow generation.”

The shares are expected to be repurchased over a period of up to four years, and the program can be cancelled at any time. The Company’s previous $3.5 billion share repurchase program, which was approved in December 2021, is expected to be completed in 2024.

About Zoetis

As the world’s leading animal health company, Zoetis is driven by a singular purpose: to nurture our world and humankind by advancing care for animals. After innovating ways to predict, prevent, detect, and treat animal illness for more than 70 years, Zoetis continues to stand by those raising and caring for animals worldwide – from veterinarians and pet owners to livestock farmers and ranchers. The company’s leading portfolio and pipeline of medicines, vaccines, diagnostics and technologies make a difference in over 100 countries. A Fortune 500 company,

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Zoetis generated revenue of $8.5 billion in 2023 with approximately 14,100 employees. For more information, visit www.zoetis.com.

DISCLOSURE NOTICES

Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect the current views of Zoetis with respect to business plans or prospects, future operating or financial performance, future use of cash and dividend payments, and other future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or actions. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if management's underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. Zoetis expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. A further list and description of risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, including in the sections thereof captioned “Forward-Looking Statements and Factors That May Affect Future Results” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in our Current Reports on Form 8-K. These filings and subsequent filings are available online at www.sec.gov, www.zoetis.com, or on request from Zoetis.

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