MELVILLE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Saturday, October 14, Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) determined that a portion of its manufacturing and distribution businesses experienced a cybersecurity incident. Henry Schein promptly took precautionary action, including taking certain systems offline and other steps intended to contain the incident, which has led to temporary disruption of some of Henry Schein’s business operations. The Company is working to resolve the situation as soon as possible.
Henry Schein has determined that the practice management software used by its clients has not been disrupted.
The Company has engaged outside cybersecurity and forensic information technology experts to help investigate any data impact and respond to this situation. Henry Schein also has notified relevant law enforcement authorities.
Henry Schein would like to thank its customers and suppliers for their patience and understanding.
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