UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
DECEMBER 8, 2004
MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 1-6639 58-1076937
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
16 MUNSON ROAD
FARMINGTON, CONNECTICUT 06032
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 507-1900
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On December 8, 2004, Magellan Health Services, Inc. issued the press
release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is
incorporated by reference into this Item.
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ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press release of Magellan Health Services, Inc.
dated December 8, 2004
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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.
MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Mark S. Demilio
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Name: Mark S. Demilio
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: December 8, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO. EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press release of Magellan Health Services, Inc. dated
December 8, 2004
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