SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 29, 2002
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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE HOLDINGS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-3720 13-3461988
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
95 Hayden Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
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(Address or principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area codes: (781) 402-9000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
ITEM 5. Other Events
On November 29, 2002, Fresenius Medical Care AG, the parent
corporation of Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., announced an agreement in
principle for the settlement of all fraudulent conveyance claims against it and
other claims related to the Company that arise out of the bankruptcy of W.R.
Grace & Co. A copy of Fresenius Medical Care AG's announcement is annexed as an
exhibit to this Report.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 29, 2002
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.
FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE
HOLDINGS, INC.
/s/ BEN J. LIPPS
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DATE: December 2, 2002 Name: Ben J. Lipps
Title: Chief Executive Officer
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