UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OR The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 21, 2004
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Invacare Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 0-12938 95-2680965
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer Identification)
incorporation or organization) File Number No)
One Invacare Way, P.O. Box 4028, Elyria, Ohio 44036
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (440) 329-6000
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if change since last
report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 21, 2004, Invacare Corporation issued a press release
to update its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2004
and for 2005. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to
this report on Form 8-K.
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.
Invacare Corporation
By: /s/ Gregory C. Thompson
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Gregory C. Thompson
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 21, 2004