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): MAY 16, 2004
CARDINAL HEALTH, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
OHIO
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-11373 31-0958666
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification Number)
7000 CARDINAL PLACE, DUBLIN, OHIO 43017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(614) 757-5000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On May 16, 2004, Cardinal Health, Inc. issued the press release attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.01, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
Cardinal Health, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: May 17, 2004 By: /s/ Paul S. Williams
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Name: Paul S. Williams
Title: Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
99.01 Press Release issued by the Registrant on May 16, 2004.
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