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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 19, 1996
PHYSICIANS CLINICAL LABORATORY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 0-20678 68-0280528
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
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2495 NATOMAS PARK DRIVE, SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95833
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (916) 648-3500
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
The Registrant, whose first fiscal quarter ended May 31, 1996, filed a
Form 12b-25 Notification of Late Filing on July 12, 1996 with respect to the
Registrant's inability to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q within
the prescribed time period. The Registrant is not able to file its Quarterly
Report on Form 10-K for the quarterly period ended May 31, 1996 on July 19,
1996, as previously anticipated. The Registrant will file such Quarterly
Report on or before July 24, 1996.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
PHYSICIANS CLINICAL LABORATORY, INC.
By: /s/ RICHARD M. BROOKS
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Richard M. Brooks
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: July 19, 1996
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