UNITED STATES 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
August 24, 2000
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(Date of earliest event reported)
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-11353 13-3757370
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) Number)
358 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27215
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(Address of principal executive offices)
336-229-1127
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 24, 2000, Laboratory Corporation of America-
Registered Trademark- Holdings (LabCorp-Registered Trademark-
) announced that it has signed a multi-year national
contract with Nashville-based HealthTrust Purchasing Group,
L.P. (HPG), one of the country's largest group purchasing
organizations. The agreement renews LabCorp's existing
reference laboratory relationship with HCA-The Healthcare
Company and recent spinoffs Triad Hospitals, Inc. and
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc. It also extends LabCorp's total
service offerings to all HPG members. HealthTrust
Purchasing Group, L.P. membership includes hospitals,
surgery centers, clinics, physicians, integrated delivery
networks, and affiliate members.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL
INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibit
20 Press release of the Company dated
August 24, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly
authorized.
LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS
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(Registrant)
By: /s/BRADFORD T. SMITH
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Bradford T. Smith
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel, Secretary
and Compliance Officer
Date: September 1, 2000
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