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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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 31, 1999
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MINIMED INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 0-26268 95-4408171
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
12744 San Fernando Road, Sylmar, California 91342
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (818) 362-5958
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N/A
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 31, 1999, MiniMed Inc. and Fimed, Inc. entered into a
settlement agreement and mutual release (the "Agreement") relating to the
litigation currently pending in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Neither Fimed
nor MiniMed acknowledged or admitted any liability as part of such settlement.
Pursuant to the Agreement, terms of the settlement will be kept confidential.
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.
Date: August 31, 1999 MINIMED INC.
By: /s/ Eric S Kentor
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Name: Eric S. Kentor
Its: Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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