1 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) April 21, 1997 -------------- CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. --------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Ohio 0-12591 31-0958666 ----------------- ------------------ ------------------ (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification incorporation) No.) 5555 Glendon Court, Dublin, Ohio 43016 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (614) 717-5000 -------------- Not Applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. --------------------------------- The following is filed as part of this report: Exhibits: 1. Indenture dated as of April 18, 1997 between Cardinal Health, Inc. and Bank One, Columbus, NA, Trustee. 3 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 thereunto duly authorized. CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. By: /s/George H. Bennett, Jr. -------------------------- George H. Bennett, Jr. Executive Vice President Dated: April 21, 1997