=============================================================================== 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): May 7, 1996 GENESIS HEALTH VENTURES, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 1-11666 - ------------------------------------ --------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) incorporation or organization) 06-1132947 ---------------------- (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 148 West State Street Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348 ------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (610) 444-6350 ------------------------ =============================================================================== Item 5. Other Events. On May 7, 1996, Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 1996. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. Number Title 1. Press Release, dated May 7, 1996. -1- 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. ----------------------------------- Date: May 9, 1996 -2-