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): September 30, 1999
LabOne, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Missouri 0-16946 43-1039532
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I. R. S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
10101 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 913-888-1770
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Item 5. Other Events
LabOne, Inc. announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire
World Wide Health Services, Inc. of Voorhees, New Jersey. World Wide is a
provider of examination and information services to life and health insurers
nationwide. It has annual revenues of approximately $9 million. The company
provides mobile examination services and attending physician statement
expediting services to life and health insurance companies. World Wide will
be a wholly owned subsidiary of LabOne.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
LabOne, Inc.
Date: September 30, 1999 By /s/ Kurt E. Gruenbacher
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Kurt E. Gruenbacher, V.P. Finance, CAO
and Treasurer
Date: September 30, 1999 By /s/ Robert D. Thompson
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Robert D. Thompson, Executive Vice
President, COO and CFO
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