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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LINCARE HOLDINGS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882235
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-MISC HEALTH & ALLIED SERVICES, NEC [8090]
		IRS NUMBER:				510331330
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		19387 US 19 NORTH
		CITY:			CLEARWATER
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33764
		BUSINESS PHONE:		8135307700

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		STATE:			FL
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