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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 Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):August 5, 2003
Career Education Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | | 0-23245 | | 36-3932190 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer)
Identification No.) |
2895 Greenspoint Parkway, Suite 600, Hoffman Estates, IL |
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60195 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code(847) 781-3600
Item 5. Other Events and Required FD Disclosure.
On August 5, 2003, the Registrant acquired the Western School of Health and Business Careers, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for approximately $8.0 million in cash. In connection therewith, the Registrant issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements,Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
- (c)
- Exhibits.
- 99.1
- Press Release dated August 5, 2003.
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SIGNATURES
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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CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
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By: |
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/s/ JOHN M. LARSON
John M. Larson
Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer |
| Dated: August 7, 2003 | | | | |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
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Description of Exhibits
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| 99.1 | | Press Release of Registrant dated August 5, 2003. |
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