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): February 12, 2003
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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 February 12, 2003, Fresenius Medical Care AG (the "Company"), the
parent corporation of Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., announced the
execution of a definitive agreement for the settlement of all fraudulent
conveyance and other claims related to the Company that arise out of the
bankruptcy of W.R. Grace & Co. A copy of the Company's announcement is annexed
as an exhibit to this Report.
ITEM 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated February 12, 2003
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 LIPPS
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DATE: February 12, 2003 Name: Ben J. Lipps
Title: Chief Executive Officer
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