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
October 26, 2005
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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155 Franklin Road, Suite 400
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 373-9600
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):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240 .14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (l7 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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 such a filing.
ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 26, 2005, Community Health Systems, Inc. (the “Company”), announced operating
results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005. A copy of the related
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
The earnings press release referred to in item 2.02 above also includes an update to the
Company’s previous 2005 guidance and includes the Company’s initial 2006 guidance. A copy of the
related press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
99.1 Community Health Systems, Inc. Press Release dated October 26, 2005.
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: October 26, 2005 |
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC.
(Registrant)
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/s/ Wayne T. Smith
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Wayne T. Smith |
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Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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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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/s/ T. Mark Buford
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T. Mark Buford |
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Vice President and Corporate Controller
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