SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): October 24, 2002
VCA ANTECH, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 001-16783 95-4097995
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
12401 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90064-1022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(310) 571-6500
(Registrant's Telephone Number)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on October 24,
2002, regarding third quarter earnings, which is incorporated herein by
reference. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit
99.1.
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on October 24,
2002, regarding the $45 million repayment of senior notes and senior
subordinated notes, which is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the
press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on October 24,
2002, regarding earnings guidance, which is incorporated herein by reference. A
copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.3.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
10.1 Fifth Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated October
24, 2002.
10.2 Consent and Waiver dated October 24, 2002.
99.1 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding third quarter
earnings.
99.2 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding the $45 million
repayment of senior and senior subordinated notes.
99.3 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding earnings
guidance.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
October 25, 2002 VCA Antech, Inc.
/S/ TOMAS W. FULLER
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By: Tomas W. Fuller
Its: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits
10.1 Fifth Amendment to Credit and Guaranty Agreement dated October 24,
2002.
10.2 Consent and Waiver dated October 24, 2002.
99.1 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding third quarter
earnings.
99.2 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding the $45 million
repayment of senior and senior subordinated notes.
99.3 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding earnings guidance.
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