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 2, 1999
GENESIS HEALTH VENTURES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 1-11666 06-1132947
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or Identification Number)
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
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Item 5. Other Events.
On August 2, 1999, Genesis Health Ventures, Inc. announced that it
reached an agreement with The Cypress Group and Texas Pacific Group related to
the restructuring of the Multicare joint venture. 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 August 2, 1999
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/ IRA C. GUBERNICK
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Vice President - Office of the Chairman
and Corporate Secretary
Date: August 10, 1999
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