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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): September 4, 1998
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VENCOR, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-14057 61-1323993
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
3300 Aegon Center
400 West Market Street
Louisville, Kentucky
(Address of principal executive offices)
40202
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (502) 596-7300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEMS 1-4. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
On September 4, 1998, Vencor, Inc. (the "Company") announced the
appointment of Richard A. Schweinhart to Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice
President effective October 1, 1998. Mr. Schweinhart succeeds W. Earl Reed,
III, who is leaving the Company to pursue other interests. A copy of the press
release is included as an exhibit to this filing and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 6. NOT APPLICABLE.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.
Not applicable.
(b) Pro forma financial information.
Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated September 4, 1998.
ITEMS 8-9. NOT APPLICABLE.
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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.
VENCOR, INC.
Dated: September 8, 1998 By: /s/ W. Bruce Lunsford
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W. Bruce Lunsford
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief
Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
[Logo of Vencor, Inc. appears here]
CONTACT: Richard A. Lechleiter
Vice President of Finance, Corporate
Controller and Treasurer
(502) 596-7734
MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Susan E. Moss
Vice President of Corporate
Communications
(502) 596-7296
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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VENCOR ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD A. SCHWEINHART
TO CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 4, 1998) - Vencor, Inc. (NYSE: VC) today announced the
appointment of Richard A. Schweinhart to the position of Chief Financial Officer
and Senior Vice President of Finance effective October 1, 1998. Mr. Schweinhart
is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of healthcare experience.
He has served in numerous executive positions during his career, including as
Senior Vice President of Finance of Humana, Inc., Chief Financial Officer of
Galen Health Care, Inc. and most recently as Senior Vice President of
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation.
W. Bruce Lunsford, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vencor, noted, "We
are very excited that Rick is joining our team, and I am confident that he will
make a significant contribution to our turnaround efforts already under way at
Vencor."
Mr. Schweinhart succeeds W. Earl Reed, III, who is leaving the Company to
pursue other interests. Mr. Lunsford commented, "Earl's contributions and
efforts over these many years have been instrumental in Vencor becoming a
premier healthcare provider. I am confident that Earl's successful track record
will continue in his future pursuits."
Vencor is a long-term healthcare provider operating hospitals, nursing centers
and contract ancillary services in 45 states.
