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): September 30, 1999 LabOne, Inc. ---------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Missouri 0-16946 43-1039532 -------------------- ----------- --------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I. R. S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 10101 Renner Blvd., Lenexa, KS 66219 ---------------------------------------- ------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 913-888-1770 ------------ Page 1 of 2 Item 5. Other Events LabOne, Inc. announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire World Wide Health Services, Inc. of Voorhees, New Jersey. World Wide is a provider of examination and information services to life and health insurers nationwide. It has annual revenues of approximately $9 million. The company provides mobile examination services and attending physician statement expediting services to life and health insurance companies. World Wide will be a wholly owned subsidiary of LabOne. 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 thereunto duly authorized. LabOne, Inc. Date: September 30, 1999 By /s/ Kurt E. Gruenbacher ------------------------ Kurt E. Gruenbacher, V.P. Finance, CAO and Treasurer Date: September 30, 1999 By /s/ Robert D. Thompson ------------------------ Robert D. Thompson, Executive Vice President, COO and CFO Page 2