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
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 10, 2003
Commission File Number: 0-30018
MERIDIAN HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrants specified in its charter)
COLORADO 52-2133742
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
900 Wilshire Avenue, Suite 500
Los Angeles, California 90017
(213) 627-8878 Fax: (213) 627-9183
(Address, Including Zip Code, And Telephone Number, Including Area Code,
Of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)
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ITEM 1. Changes in Control of Registrant Not Applicable
ITEM 2. Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Not Applicable
ITEM 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership Not Applicable
ITEM 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant Not Applicable
ITEM 5. Other Materially Important Events
On November 5, 2003, the board of directors approved the appointment of
Mr. Michael S. Muldavin, as a new member of the Board of Directors, of the
registrant, following the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Scott Wellman,
Esq., as a member of the board of directors.
ITEM 6. Resignation of Registrant's Directors
On November 5, 2003, the registrant accepted the resignation of Mr. Scott
Wellman as a member of the Board of Directors.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESSES ACQUIRED. (None)
(b) EXHIBITS.
ITEM 8: Change in Fiscal year Not Applicable
ITEM 9: Regulation FD Disclosure
On November 10, 2003, the registrant issued a press release announcing the
appointment of Mr. Michael S. Muldavin, as the new member of the board
of directors, as well as the resignation of Mr. Scott Wellman from the board of
directors of the registrant.
EXHIBIT ITEM. DESCRIPTION
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Exhibit 99.1 - Copy of the Press Release of November 10, 2003 announcing the
appointment of Mr. Michael S. Muldavin as a new board member.
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.
Meridian Holdings, Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: November 10, 2003 By:/s/ Anthony C. Dike
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Anthony C. Dike
(Chairman, Chief Executive Officer)
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EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 10, 2003
MERIDIAN HOLDINGS, INC. NAMES NEW BOARD MEMBER
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Anthony C. Dike, MD, Chairman of Meridian Holdings, Inc.
(OTC BB: MRDH; www.meho.com) announced today the appointment of Mr. Michael
Muldavin of Ribera, New Mexico, to the company's board of directors.
Mr.Muldavin's appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr.
Scott Wellman, Esq.
Mr. Muldavin, is the Chairman of Sandock Fund, Sandock Investment Trust and
Benchmark Company Group.
He was formerly the associate dean and clinical professor of medicine at the
University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine. He was also a Medical
Economist for California State Department of Public Health, and assisted
in the drafting of Medi-Cal legislation in 1967-1968 period.
Earlier in his career as a WWII veteran, he served as the Chief of Labor
Administration in Japan, under General MacArthur.
Mr. Muldavin holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics and
Engineering, Masters of Science degree in Economics and Public Health, Juris
Doctorate degree with specialization in administrative law, all degrees
from Harvard University. He also holds a Masters in Public Health degree
from UCLA School of Public Health.
"We are very delighted that Mr. Muldavin has agreed to join us as a new board
member, his in-depth knowledge in capital market and healthcare services
industry will be a great asset to our Company. He brings a wealth of expertise
and experience to Meridian, particularly in areas of Corporate Transactions,
Investments, and Healthcare services industry, which we believe will help
our Company accomplish our business objectives with respect to growth and
international alliances. " said Dike.
MERIDIAN HOLDINGS, INC. is a healthcare services and technology company.
Meridian's network of affiliated companies is designed to encourage maximum
leverage of information technology, operational excellence, industry expertise,
and synergistic business opportunities. Meridian is committed to building
shareholder value by positioning affiliated companies as independent business
entities in which Meridian shareholders enjoy equity participation.
For additional information about Meridian and its affiliated companies, visit
the company's web site at www.meho.com.
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Statements in this news release that are not purely historical are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 and any amendments thereto. Material that is forward-looking
may contain statements about expected future events and/or financial results
that is forward-looking in nature. Editors and investors are cautioned that
such forward-looking statements invoke risk and uncertainties that may cause
the Company's results to differ from such forward-looking statements. These
include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental,
technological, and other factors discussed in the statements and/or in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CONTACT: Anthony C. Dike, M.D.
Chairman/CEO
Meridian Holdings, Inc.
213-627-8878
www.meho.com
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