UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): May 12, 2005 (May 9, 2005) _____________ LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-51251 20-1538254 (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 103 Powell Court, Suite 200 Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (615) 372-8500 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) 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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): o Written communication 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)) o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Page 1 of 4 pages Exhibit Index located on Page 4 Item 8.01. Other Events. On May 9, 2005, LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Danville Regional Medical Center and related assets in Danville, Virginia, for a purchase price of $210 million plus working capital. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., dated May 9, 2005 Page 2 of 4 pages 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: May 12, 2005 LIFEPOINT HOSPITALS, INC. By: /s/ William F. Carpenter III -------------------------------------- William F. Carpenter III Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Page 3 of 4 pages EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- 99 Press Release of LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., dated May 9, 2005 Page 4 of 4 pages