SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): October 1, 2003
INVACARE CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
OHIO
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-12938 95-2680965
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(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Invacare Way, P.O. Box 4028, Elyria, Ohio 44036
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(440) 329-6000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 1, 2003, Invacare Corporation issued a press release announcing the
sale of $100 million in senior notes through a private placement to
institutional investors. The press release is filed as exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release, dated October 1, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
Invacare Corporation
By: /s/ Gregory C. Thompson
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Gregory C. Thompson
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 1, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release, dated October 1, 2003.