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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 17, 2000
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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SCHEDULE 14D-9
SOLICITATION/RECOMMENDATION STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(d)(4) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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SUNRISE MEDICAL, INC.
(Name Of Subject Company)
SUNRISE MEDICAL, INC.
(Name Of Person Filing Statement)
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COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $1 PER SHARE
(Title Of Class Of Securities)
867910 10 1
(CUSIP Number Of Class Of Securities)
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STEVEN JAYE, ESQ.
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
SUNRISE MEDICAL, INC.
2382 FARADAY ROAD, SUITE 200
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92008
(760) 930-1500
(Name, Address And Telephone Number Of Person Authorized To
Receive Notice And Communications On Behalf Of Person(s) Filing Statement)
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COPIES TO:
PAUL TOSETTI, ESQ.
LATHAM & WATKINS
633 WEST FIFTH STREET, SUITE 4000
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(213) 485-1234
/X/ Check the box if the filing relates solely to preliminary
communications made before the commencement of a tender offer.
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ITEM 9. EXHIBITS.
Exhibit (a)(5)(A) Press Release dated October 17, 2000
Exhibit (a)(5)(B) Letter to Associates of the Company dated October 16,
2000
Exhibit (a)(5)(C) Letter to Option Holders of the Company
Exhibit (a)(5)(D) Letter to Performance Bonus Unit Holders of the Company
Exhibit (a)(5)(E) "Questions and Answers" Memorandum to Associates
Exhibit (a)(5)(F) Script for Michael Hammes videotaped address for
employees, delivered October 17, 2000
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SIGNATURE
After due inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify
that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
Date: October 17, 2000
SUNRISE MEDICAL, INC.
By: /s/ Steven A. Jaye
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Name: Steven A. Jaye
Title: Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
