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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 20, 2000
QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 340-23520 56-1714315
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number}
4709 CREEKSTONE DRIVE, RIVERBIRCH BUILDING, SUITE 200,
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27703-8411
(Address of principal executive offices)
(919) 998-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 19, 2000, Quintiles Transnational Corp. issued a press release
regarding its financial results for the period ended June 30, 2000. A copy of
the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and incorporated by
reference herein.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.01 Press Release, dated July 19, 2000, of
Quintiles Transnational Corp.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL CORP.
By: /s/ James L. Bierman
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Dated: July 20, 2000 James L. Bierman
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.01 Press Release, dated July 19, 2000, of
Quintiles Transnational Corp.
