Cardinal Health Statement on the Death of Glenn A. Britt

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Jun 12, 2014, 11:41 ET

DUBLIN, Ohio, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Glenn A. Britt. Mr. Britt served as a member of the company's board of directors since 2009.

Glenn A. Britt (PRNewsFoto/Cardinal Health)

"We mourn the passing of Glenn, both as a fellow board member and a friend," said George S. Barrett, chairman and chief executive officer of Cardinal Health. "Glenn was a leader in his industry and brought deep wisdom to our board. A man of tremendous accomplishments, Glenn always demonstrated humility and a deep interest in others. He leaves a lasting legacy and will be missed by all of us."

Mr. Britt was a member and Chairman of the Audit Committee.

About Cardinal Health

Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a $101 billion health care services company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health care. As the business behind health care, Cardinal Health helps pharmacies, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories and physician offices focus on patient care while reducing costs, enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Cardinal Health is an essential link in the health care supply chain, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products and services to more than 100,000 locations each day and is also the industry-leading direct-to-home medical supplies distributor. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including gloves, surgical apparel and fluid management products. In addition, the company operates the nation's largest network of radiopharmacies that dispense products to aid in the early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ranked #22 on the Fortune 500, Cardinal Health employs 33,000 people worldwide. More information about the company may be found at www.cardinalhealth.com and @CardinalHealth on Twitter.