SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): December 14, 2005
INVACARE CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
OHIO
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
0-12938 95-2680965
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(Commission File No.) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Invacare Way, P.O. Box 4028, Elyria, Ohio 44036
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(440) 329-6000
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On December 14, 2005, Invacare Corporation issued a press release
to update its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter of 2005
and the full year 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
Chief Financial Officer
Date: December 14, 2005