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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): July 27, 2000
Commission file number: 0-18793
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VITAL SIGNS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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New Jersey 0-18793 11-2279807
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
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20 Campus Road
Totowa, New Jersey 07512
(Address of principal executive offices)
973-790-1330
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Event
The Registrant is filing herewith the press released issued by the
Registrant on July 27, 2000.
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated July 27, 2000
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.
VITAL SIGNS, INC.
By: /s/ Anthony J. Dimun
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Anthony J. Dimun
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: July 27, 2000
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