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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): January 2, 2001
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Career Education Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-23245 36-3932190
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2895 Greenspoint Parkway, Suite 600, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 781-3600
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Item 5. Other Events.
On January 2, 2001, the Registrant issued the press release announcing the
consummation of its acquisition of EduTrek International, Inc. The information
contained in the press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated January 2, 2001.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION
By: /s/ John M. Larson
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John M. Larson
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief
Executive Officer
Dated: January 3, 2001
