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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 8, 2007
VCA ANTECH, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its 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, Zip Code)
(310) 571-6500
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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:
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CFR 230.425)
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240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
Reference is made to the press release of VCA Antech, Inc. issued on May 8,
2007, relating to the signing of a definitive merger agreement with Healthy Pet
Corporation, which is incorporated herein by reference. A copy of the press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
In connection with the acquisition of Healthy Pet Corporation, the Company
currently intends to increase its senior credit facility by $160 million for a
total outstanding amount of $531.7 million in senior term notes.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by VCA Antech, Inc., on May 8, 2007.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
May 8, 2007 VCA ANTECH, INC.
By: /s/ Robert L. Antin
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Name: Robert L. Antin
Title: Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued by VCA Antech, Inc., on May 8, 2007.