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): February 20, 2003
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 February 20,
2003, regarding earnings guidance, which is incorporated herein by reference. A
copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding earnings guidance.
99.2 Press release dated October 24, 2002, regarding fourth quarter and
fiscal year 2002 earnings.
ITEM 12.
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant issued on February 20,
2003, regarding fourth quarter and fiscal year 2002 earnings, which is
incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the press release is attached to
this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.2.
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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.
February 25, 2003 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
99.1 Press release dated February 20, 2003, regarding earnings guidance.
99.2 Press release dated February 20, 2003, regarding fourth quarter and
fiscal year 2002 earnings.
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