UNITED STATES
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
| May 13, 2003 | (May 13, 2003) | |
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| (Date of Report) | (Date of earliest event reported) |
BEVERLY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Delaware
1-9550
62-1691861
One Thousand Beverly Way
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 201-2000
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| (c) | Exhibits | ||
| Exhibit 99.1 — Transmittal Letter | |||
| Exhibit 99.2 — Certificate of Chief Executive Officer | |||
| Exhibit 99.3 — Certificate of Chief Financial and Information Officer |
ITEM 9. OTHER EVENTS
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 13, 2003, Beverly Enterprises, Inc. submits as correspondence the transmittal letter and certifications attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3.
SIGNATURE
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, thereunto duly authorized.
| BEVERLY
ENTERPRISES, INC. Registrant |
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| Date: May 13, 2003 | ||||
| By: | /s/ PAMELA H. DANIELS | |||
| Pamela H. Daniels | ||||
| Senior Vice President, Controller | ||||
| and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
| EXHIBIT | DESCRIPTION | |
| 99.1 | Transmittal Letter | |
| 99.2 | Certificate of Chief Executive Officer | |
| 99.3 | Certificate of Chief Financial and Information Officer |