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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): October 19, 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
of incorporation)
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 October 18, 2000, Quintiles Transnational Corp. issued a press
release regarding its financial results for the period ended September 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 October 18, 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
Dated: October 19, 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 October 18, 2000, of Quintiles
Transnational Corp
