8-K 1 0001.txt 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 ------------------ (Date of earliest event reported) LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS ------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-11353 13-3757370 -------------- ----------- -------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification incorporation) Number) 358 SOUTH MAIN STREET, BURLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 27215 ------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) 336-229-1127 ------------ (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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. 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 ------------------------------------------ (Registrant) By: /s/BRADFORD T. SMITH ------------------------------ Bradford T. Smith Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Compliance Officer Date: September 1, 2000