UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
April 25, 2007
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
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001-15925
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13-3893191 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4000 Meridian Boulevard
Franklin, Tennessee 37067
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 465-7000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2. below):
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The information contained in this Form 8-K (including the exhibits hereto) shall not be
deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in any such filing.
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On April 25, 2007, Community Health Systems, Inc. (“the Company”) announced operating results
for the quarter ended March 31, 2007. A copy of the press release making this announcement is
attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
99.1 Community Health Systems, Inc. Press Release dated April 25, 2007.
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.
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| Date: April 25, 2007 |
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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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By:
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/s/ Wayne T. Smith
Wayne T. Smith
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Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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(principal executive officer) |
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By:
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/s/ W. Larry Cash
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W. Larry Cash |
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Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Director |
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(principal financial officer) |
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By:
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/s/ T. Mark Buford
T. Mark Buford
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Vice President and Corporate Controller |
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(principal accounting officer) |
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