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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-A
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Health Management Associates, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 61-0963645
(State of Incorporation or Organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
5811 Pelican Bay Blvd., Suite 500, Naples, Florida 34108-2710
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
If this form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(c), please check the following box. [ ]
If this form relates to the registration of a class of securities pursuant to
Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act and is effective pursuant to General
Instruction A.(d), please check the following Box. [x]
Securities Act registration statement file number to which this form relates (if
applicable):
Registration Statement File Number: 333-48820
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Not Applicable
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Convertible Senior Subordinated Debentures due 2020
(Title of Class)
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INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT
Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered.
The description of the registrant's Convertible Senior Subordinated
Debentures due 2020 (the "Debentures") to be registered hereunder is
incorporated by reference from the description of the Debentures contained in
the Prospectus included in the registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3
(Commission File No. 333-48820), which was originally filed on October 27, 2000
(the "Registration Statement"). Additionally, this statement will incorporate by
reference the description of the Debentures contained in any prospectus or
prospectus supplement related to the Debentures that is subsequently filed
pursuant to Rule 424(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 2. Exhibits.
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to
Exhibits 1.1, 4.1(1) and 4.1(2) of the Registration Statement.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized, on this 16th
day of January, 2001.
HEALTH MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.
By: /s/ Timothy R. Parry
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Timothy R. Parry
Vice President & General Counsel
