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): May 3, 2005 PROQUEST COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-3246 36-3580106 (State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 300 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (734) 761-4700 o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On May 3, 2005, Kevin Gregory, the Chief Financial Officer of ProQuest Company (the "Company") announced his intention to resign from the Company. Mr. Gregory will leave his position as Chief Financial Officer by year-end 2005. The Company has commenced a search for a new Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release announcing his resignation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits 99.1 99.1 Press Release issued by the Company on May 6, 2005 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, thereunto duly authorized. PROQUEST COMPANY By: /s/ Todd W. Buchardt ------------------------------------ Todd W. Buchardt Senior Vice President Dated: May 6, 2005