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 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report Date (Date of earliest event reported) June 17, 1996 THE MULTICARE COMPANIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 34-22090 22-3152527 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 411 HACKENSACK AVENUE, HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 488-8818 Page 1 of 7 pages Exhibit Index is on page 4 2 Item 5. OTHER EVENTS On June 18, 1996, the Registrant announced in a press release that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire the A<circle>D<circle>S Group. Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS (a) Financial Statements (to be filed by Amendment): Not Applicable (b) Pro Forma Financial Information (to be filed by Amendment): Not Applicable (c) EXHIBITS Exhibit 99.8 Press Release dated June 18, 1996 3 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: June 28, 1996 THE MULTICARE COMPANIES, INC. By: /s/ Stephen R. Baker Name: Stephen R. Baker Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 4 EXHIBIT INDEX PAGE Exhibit 99.8 Press Release dated June 18, 19965 5