form8k.htm
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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 17, 2011
KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Texas
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001-09913
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74-1891727
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(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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8023 Vantage Drive
San Antonio, Texas
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78230
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (210) 524-9000
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No change since last report
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(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On May 16, 2011, Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (“KCI”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has determined that it will amend KCI’s Fifth Amended and Restated By-Laws prior to its 2012 annual shareholder meeting to declassify the Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
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Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Kinetic Concepts, Inc., dated May 16, 2011.
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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.
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KINETIC CONCEPTS, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
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DATE: May 17, 2011
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BY:
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/S/ Martin J. Landon
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Martin J. Landon
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Kinetic Concepts, Inc., dated May 16, 2011.
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