UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): August 10, 2018 (August 9, 2018)
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NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
001-13489 (Commission File Number) |
52-2057472 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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100 Vine Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
37130 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (615) 890-2020
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
National HealthCare Corporation (“NHC”) issued a press release on August 10, 2018 announcing its June 30, 2018 earnings. The entire press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
NHC issued a press release on August 10, 2018 announcing its quarterly common dividend. The entire press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
Description of Exhibit |
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99.1 |
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99.2 |
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.
Date: August 10, 2018
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Brian F. Kidd
Name: Brian F. Kidd
Title: Senior VP/Controller
Principal Accounting Officer