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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): June 30, 2011
 Alere Inc.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
    
    001-16789
    
    04-3565120(State or other jurisdiction
    
    (Commission file number)
    
    (IRS Employerof incorporation)
    
    
    
    Identification No.)


51 Sawyer Road, Suite 200, Waltham, Massachusetts 02453




(781) 647-3900


Not Applicable


(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)




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    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 240.142-12)o
    
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive AgreementItem 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a RegistrantItem 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive AgreementItem 8.01 Other EventsItem 9.01 Financial Statements and ExhibitsSIGNATUREEXHIBIT INDEXEX-10.1EX-10.2    Table of Contents  
 Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
 Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet
Arrangement of a Registrant.




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Item 1.02 Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.
 
 Item 8.01 Other Events.
  
 Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 Exhibits.
 Exhibit No.
    
    Description10.1
    
    
    Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2011 among Alere Inc.,
as Borrower, the Lenders and L/C Issuers party thereto,
General Electric Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent,
Jefferies Finance LLC, as Syndication Agent, and Credit Suisse
Securities (USA) LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, DnB Nor Bank ASA
and SunTrust Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents.10.2
    
    
    Guaranty and Security Agreement dated as of June 30, 2011
among Alere Inc., as Borrower, and each Grantor party thereto
and General Electric Capital Corporation, as Administrative
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SIGNATURE
  ALERE INC.BY:
    
    /s/
David TeitelDavid TeitelChief Financial Officer




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EXHIBIT INDEX
 Exhibit No.
    
    Description10.1
    
    
    Credit Agreement dated as of June 30, 2011 among Alere Inc.,
as Borrower, the Lenders and L/C Issuers party thereto,
General Electric Capital Corporation, as Administrative Agent,
Jefferies Finance LLC, as Syndication Agent, and Credit Suisse
Securities (USA) LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, DnB Nor Bank ASA
and SunTrust Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents.10.2
    
    
    Guaranty and Security Agreement dated as of June 30, 2011
among Alere Inc., as Borrower, and each Grantor party thereto
and General Electric Capital Corporation, as Administrative
Agent.