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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): January 26, 2000
QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 340-23520 56-1714315
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number
4709 CREEKSTONE DRIVE, RIVERBIRCH BUILDING, SUITE 200,
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27703-8411
(Address of principal executive offices)
(919) 998-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 26, 2000, Quintiles Transnational Corp. issued a press release
regarding its financial results for the period ended December 31, 1999. A copy
of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.01 and incorporated herein
by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
( c) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.01 Press Release dated January 26, 2000
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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.
QUINTILES TRANSNATIONAL CORP.
By: /s/ Rachel R. Selisker
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Rachel R. Selisker
Dated: January 26, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99.01 Press Release, dated January 26, 2000