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
May 18, 2004
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)
ENCORE MEDICAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 000-26538 | | 65-0572565 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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| 9800 Metric Blvd., Austin, Texas | | 78758 |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(512) 832-9500
(Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
On May 18, 2004, Encore Medical Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release to announce that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BioHorizons Implant Systems, Inc., a company that designs and distributes a broad line of dental implants and oral reconstructive products.
A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| | 99.1 | Press Release dated May 18, 2004. |
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SIGNATURE
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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| | | ENCORE MEDICAL CORPORATION |
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| Date: May 18, 2004 | | By: | | /s/ Harry L. Zimmerman
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| | | | | Harry L. Zimmerman |
| | | | | Executive Vice President – General Counsel |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number
| | Description
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| 99.1 | | Encore Medical Corporation Press Release dated May 18, 2004 |
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