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): March 21, 2000
GENESIS HEALTH VENTURES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-11666
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number)
incorporation or
organization)
101 East State Street
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
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(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 610-444-6350
Item 5. Other Events.
On March 21, 2000, Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. announced that it had
begun debt restructuring discussions with its senior lenders, that it did not
make an interest payment due on its Senior Credit Agreement and that it does not
expect to make scheduled interest and principal payments on its Senior Credit
Agreement or interest payments on subordinated debt during the discussion
period. See press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information
None.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated March 21, 2000
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.
GENESIS HEALTH VENTURES, INC.
By:
/s/ GEORGE V. HAGER, JR.
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George V. Hager, Jr.
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: April 4, 2000