Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein, Receives Honorary Degree from Farmingdale State College SUNY
Mr. Bergman Received Degree Before Delivering Commencement Address to Graduating Students
MELVILLE, N.Y., May 26, 2017 – Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC) today announced that Stanley M. Bergman, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, received an Honorary Doctor of Science degree at Farmingdale State College SUNY on May 20 before addressing graduating students from the college's Schools of Business and Health Sciences.
"I am humbled to receive this honor, which I accept on behalf of the more than 21,000 Team Schein Members around the world, but even more so to address Farmingdale State College's Class of 2017 as they begin life's next phase," Mr. Bergman said. "For this year's class, that phase will lead down as many different paths as there are graduates, and I join their educators, family, and friends in congratulating them as they head off to discover what's next."
Mr. Bergman's speech and the entire commencement ceremony can be viewed here.
"Stanley Bergman and the staff of Henry Schein have been enormously supportive of Farmingdale State College and our students, from donating supplies for our ‘Give Kids a Smile Day' to providing scholarship support, and event sponsorships," said Farmingdale President Dr. John S. Nader. "The partnership between Henry Schein and Farmingdale is particularly beneficial to Long Island and its students. Mr. Bergman's civic, philanthropic, and business achievements make him a most deserving recipient of this honorary degree. We are honored to be a part of Team Schein."
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSIC) is the world's largest provider of health care products and services to office-based dental, animal health and medical practitioners. The company also serves dental laboratories, government and institutional health care clinics, and other alternate care sites. A Fortune 500® Company and a member of the S&P 500® and the Nasdaq 100® indexes, Henry Schein employs more than 21,000 Team Schein Members and serves more than 1 million customers.
The company offers a comprehensive selection of products and services, including value-added solutions for operating efficient practices and delivering high-quality care. Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated distribution network, with a selection of more than 120,000 branded products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock, as well as more than 180,000 additional products available as special-order items. The company also offers its customers exclusive, innovative technology solutions, including practice management software and e-commerce solutions, as well as a broad range of financial services.
Headquartered in Melville, N.Y., Henry Schein has operations or affiliates in 32 countries. The company's sales reached a record $11.6 billion in 2016, and have grown at a compound annual rate of approximately 15 percent since Henry Schein became a public company in 1995. For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com, Facebook.com/HenrySchein and @HenrySchein on Twitter.
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