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 16, 2002
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.
Invacare Corporation signed a 364-day credit renewal agreement dated October 16,
2002, copy of which is filed as Exhibits 10.1.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Invacare Corporation
By: /S/ Gerald B. Blouch
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Gerald B. Blouch
President, Chief Financial Officer
Interim Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 21, 2002
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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
10.1 First Ammendment to 364-Day Credit Agreement dated as of
October 16, 2002