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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 and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2004
Omnicare, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8269 31-1001351
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
100 East RiverCenter Boulevard
Suite 1600
Covington, Kentucky 41011
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
859-392-3300
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(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
Not applicable
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(Former name and former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 28, 2004, Omnicare, Inc. issued a press release announcing
its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. A copy of
the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference
herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Omnicare, Inc., dated October 28, 2004.
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.
OMNICARE, INC.
By: /s/ David W. Froesel, Jr.
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Name: David W. Froesel, Jr.
Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Dated: October 28, 2004
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release of Omnicare, Inc., dated October 28, 2004