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
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): July 10, 2006
LAIDLAW INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| 55 Shuman Blvd. Suite 400, |
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| Naperville, Illinois
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (630) 848-3000
Not Applicable
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14d-2(b))
ý Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 10, 2006, Laidlaw International, Inc. issued a press release announcing the
commencement of a cash tender offer to purchase up to 15,000,000 shares of its common stock, or
such lesser number of shares as are properly tendered, of its common stock, $0.01 par value, at a
purchase price not greater than $28.50 nor less than $25.50 per share, net to the seller in cash,
without interest, as specified by stockholders tendering their shares. A copy of the press release
is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and its contents are incorporated herein by reference.