Operator
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Henry Schein first-quarter 2021 conference call. [Operator instructions] As a reminder, this call is being recorded. I would now like to introduce your host for today s call, Carolynne Borders, Henry Schein s vice president of investor relations. Please go ahead, Carolynne.
Carolynne Borders
Vice President of Investor Relations
Thank you, Regina, and my thanks to each of you for joining us to discuss Henry Schein s results for the 2021 first quarter. With me on the call today are Stanley Bergman, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Henry Schein; and Steven Paladino, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Before we begin, I would like to state that certain comments made during this call will include information that is forward-looking. As you know, risks and uncertainties involved in the company s business may affect the matters referred to in forward-looking statements.