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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K



(MARK ONE)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED,
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 1996)

FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996

OR

[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)


COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-19946

LINCARE HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



DELAWARE 51-0331330
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)

19337 US 19 NORTH, SUITE 500 34624
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive office)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 530-7700

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT: None

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
Title of Class

Common Stock, $.01 par value per share

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. X Yes ___ No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]

The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock, $.01 par
value, held by non-affiliates of the registrant, based on the closing sale price
of the common stock on February 28, 1997, as reported in the NASDAQ National
Market System, was approximately $1,222,528,890.

As of February 28, 1997, there were 28,348,496 outstanding shares of the
registrant's common stock, par value $.01, which is the only class of common
stock of the registrant.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The information called for by Part III is incorporated by reference to the
definitive Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of
Lincare Holdings Inc. which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission not later than 120 days after December 31, 1997.
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PART I

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

GENERAL

Lincare Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries ("Lincare" or the "Company") is one
of the nation's largest providers of oxygen and other respiratory therapy
services to patients in the home. The Company's customers typically suffer from
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis or
asthma, and require supplemental oxygen or other respiratory therapy services in
order to alleviate the symptoms and discomfort of respiratory dysfunction.
Lincare currently serves over 110,000 customers in 38 states through 261
operating centers.

On November 30, 1990, the Company acquired the outstanding capital stock of
Lincare Inc. (the "Buyout"). The Company was formed by investment partnerships
affiliated with the venture capital firms of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and
Summit Partners, by Dean Witter Capital Corporation, and by members of the
Company's current management for the purpose of effecting the Buyout.

THE HOME RESPIRATORY MARKET

The Company estimates that the home respiratory therapy market (including
home oxygen equipment and respiratory therapy services) had revenues of
approximately $3.0 billion in 1996, having grown by an estimated 8% to 10% per
year over the last five years. This growth reflects the significant increase in
the number of persons afflicted with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
which is attributable, to a large extent, to the increasing proportion of the
population over the age of 65.

BUSINESS STRATEGY

The Company's strategy is to increase its market share through internal
growth and acquisitions. Lincare will focus primarily on growth within its
existing geographic markets, which the Company believes is generally more
profitable than adding additional operating centers in new markets. In addition,
the Company will expand into new geographic markets on a selective basis, either
through acquisitions or by opening new operating centers, when it believes such
expansion will enhance its business. In 1996, Lincare acquired 17 local and
regional competitors with combined annual revenue of approximately $44.0
million. These acquisitions established Lincare in two new states and expanded
its presence in the states where the Company had existing locations.

Revenue growth will be dependent upon the overall growth rate of the home
respiratory care market, as well as on opportunities to increase market share
through effective marketing efforts and selective acquisitions of local or
regional competitors. The Company believes that the growing cost containment
efforts of government and private insurance reimbursement programs and an
increasingly competitive environment have accelerated consolidation trends
within the home health care industry.

The Company will continue to concentrate on providing oxygen and other
respiratory therapy services to patients in the home and to provide home medical
equipment and other services where it believes such services will enhance the
Company's primary business. In 1996, oxygen and other respiratory therapy
services accounted for over 90% of the Company's revenues.

PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF LINCARE

Lincare primarily provides oxygen and other respiratory therapy services to
patients in the home. Lincare also provides a variety of infusion therapies in
certain geographic markets. When a patient is referred to one of the Company's
operating centers by a physician, hospital discharge planner or other source,
the Company's customer representative obtains the necessary medical and
insurance coverage information and coordinates the delivery of patient care. The
prescribed therapy is administered by one of the Company's representatives in
the customer's home, where instructions and training are given to the customer
and the customer's family regarding appropriate equipment use and maintenance
and the therapy to be administered. Following the

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initial setup, Company representatives make periodic visits to the customer's
home, the frequency of which is dictated by the type of therapy. The Company's
services are coordinated with the customer's physician. During the period that
the Company performs services for a customer, the customer remains under the
physician's care and medical supervision. The Company employs respiratory
therapists and nurses to perform certain training and other functions in
connection with the Company's services. The respiratory therapists and nurses
are licensed where required by applicable law.

HOME OXYGEN EQUIPMENT. The major types of oxygen delivery equipment are
liquid oxygen systems and oxygen concentrators. Each method of delivery has
different characteristics that make it more or less suitable to specific patient
applications.

Liquid oxygen systems are thermally insulated containers of liquid
oxygen, consisting of a stationary unit and a portable unit, which are most
commonly used by ambulatory patients.

Oxygen concentrators are stationary units that provide a continuous
flow of oxygen by filtering ordinary room air. Concentrators are most
commonly used by patients confined to the home or with only minimal
mobility.

OTHER RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES. The other respiratory therapy services
of the Company consist primarily of:

Nebulizers and associated respiratory medications therapy provide
aerosol therapy;

Non-invasive ventilation provides nocturnal ventilatory support for
neuromuscular and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. This
therapy improves daytime function and decreases incidents of acute illness;
and

Apnea monitors provide respiratory alarm systems for infants at risk
for sudden infant death syndrome;

Ventilators support respiratory function in severe cases of
respiratory failure where the patient can no longer sustain the mechanics
of breathing without the assistance of a machine.

Continuous positive airway pressure devices maintain open airways in
patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea by providing airflow at
prescribed pressures during sleep;

Oximeters determine oxygen desaturation during exercise and sleep and
assess the effectiveness of oxygen and home respiratory modalities.

INFUSION THERAPY. Lincare provides a variety of infusion therapies
consisting primarily of:

Parenteral nutrition involves the intravenous feeding of
life-sustaining nutrients to patients with impaired or altered digestive
tracts or conditions that prohibit adequate oral nutritional support.

Intravenous antibiotic therapy is the infusion of anti-infective
medications into the patient's bloodstream for the treatment of a variety
of infectious diseases.

Enteral nutrition is administered to patients who cannot eat as a
result of an obstruction to the upper gastrointestinal tract or other
medical condition.

Chemotherapy is the administration of cytotoxic drugs to patients
suffering from various types of cancer.

Dobutamine infusions are provided to patients with chronic end stage
congestive heart failure that has not responded to standard drug therapy.
These patients require a long-term venous access device and frequent blood
chemistry monitoring.

Immune globulin (IVIG) therapy is utilized for a variety of immune
disorders such as B-cell and T-cell immune deficiency, acute infections,
post transplant immunodeficiency and burns.

Continuous pain management is the administration of analgesic drugs to
patients suffering from acute or chronic pain.

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Central catheter management provides monitoring and supplies to
patients requiring access via a peripherally inserted line into the
superior vena cava.

Through a limited number of operating centers, the Company provides home
sleep studies, prenatal care, and prosthetic care.

Lincare also supplies home medical equipment, such as hospital beds,
wheelchairs and other supplies that may be required by patients.

COMPANY OPERATIONS

Management. The Company is managed at the executive level as a portfolio
of local businesses. Decentralization of managerial decision-making enables the
Company's operating centers to respond promptly and effectively to local market
demands and opportunities. The Company believes that the personalized nature of
customer requirements and referral relationships characteristic of the home
health care business mandates the Company's localized operating structure.

Each of the Company's 261 operating centers is managed by a center manager
who has responsibility and accountability for the operating and financial
performance of the center. Service and marketing functions are performed at the
local operating level, while strategic development, financial control and
operating policies are administered at the executive level. Reporting mechanisms
are in place at the operating center level to monitor performance and ensure
field accountability.

A regional management layer consisting of 31 area managers directly
supervises individual operating center managers, serving as an additional
mechanism for assessing and improving performance of the Company's operations.
The Company's operating centers are served by twelve billing centers which
control all the Company's billing and reimbursement functions.

MIS Systems. The Company believes that the proprietary management
information systems developed by the Company are one of its key competitive
advantages and provide management with a critical asset in measuring and
evaluating performance levels throughout the Company. Management reviews monthly
reports containing information critical to the evaluation process, including
revenues and profitability by individual center, accounts receivable and cash
collection management, equipment controls and utilization, customer activity,
and manpower trends. The Company has a staff of eleven full-time computer
programmers which permits the Company to continually enhance its computer
systems in order to provide timely financial and operational information and to
respond promptly to changes in reimbursement regulations and policies.

Accounts Receivable Management. The Company derives a majority of its
revenues from reimbursement by third party payors. The Company accepts
assignment of insurance benefits from customers and in most instances invoices
and collects payments directly from Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance
carriers, as well as directly from customers under co-insurance provisions. The
following table sets forth, for the period indicated, the Company's payor mix.



YEAR ENDED
DECEMBER 31,
PAYORS 1996
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Medicare and Medicaid programs.............................. 61%
Private insurance........................................... 27
Direct payment.............................................. 12
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100%
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Reimbursement is a complicated process which involves submission of claims
to multiple payors, each having its own claims requirements. To operate
effectively in this environment, the Company has designed and implemented
proprietary computer systems to decrease the time required for the submission
and processing of third party payor claims. The Company's systems are capable of
tailoring the submission of claims to the specifications of the individual
payors. The Company's in-house MIS capability also enables it to adjust quickly
to any regulatory or reimbursement changes. These features serve to decrease the
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claims by payors, resulting in a more rapid turnover of accounts receivable. In
addition, the Company is capable of submitting claims electronically to any
Medicare carrier or other third party payor that can receive electronic claims
submissions.

The Company's net accounts receivable in terms of days sales outstanding
was 48 days as of December 31, 1996 and 44 days as of December 31, 1995.

SALES AND MARKETING

Favorable trends affecting the U.S. population and home health care have
created an environment which should produce increasing demand for the services
provided by Lincare. The average age of Americans is increasing, and as a person
ages more health care services are required. The well-documented major
structural changes going on in health care are moving more services into the
home and out of institutions.

Sales activities are generally carried out by the Company's full-time sales
representatives located at the Company's operating centers with assistance from
the center managers. In addition to promoting the high quality of the Company's
services, the sales representatives are trained to provide information
concerning the advantages of home respiratory care. Sales representatives are
often licensed respiratory therapists who are highly knowledgeable in the
provision of supplemental oxygen.

The Company primarily acquires new customers through referrals. The
Company's principal sources of referrals are physicians, hospital discharge
planners, prepaid health plans, clinical case managers and nursing agencies. The
Company's sales representatives maintain continual contact with these medical
professionals in order to strengthen these relationships.

The Company's current base of referral sources provides a steady flow of
customers in recognition of the Company's reputation for providing high-quality
service to patients. While the Company views its referral sources as fundamental
to its business, no single referral source accounts for more than 1.0% of the
Company's revenues. The Company has more than 110,000 active customers, and the
loss of any single customer or group of customers would not materially impact
the Company's business.

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations,
("JCAHO"). The Company has received accreditation from the JCAHO, a private
not-for-profit organization that has established voluntary standards for the
provision of home health care services, for all its operating centers.

Accreditation by the JCAHO represents a marketing benefit to the Company's
operating centers and provides for a recognized quality assurance program
throughout the Company. The Company anticipates that referral sources may in the
future require accreditation as a prerequisite to referring patients to
individual home health care companies. Several proposals have been made to
require health care providers to be accredited or licensed by independent
agencies in order to participate in government reimbursement programs, and such
a requirement has been adopted by certain private payors.

RECENT ACQUISITIONS

In 1996, the Company acquired, in unrelated acquisitions, certain operating
assets of 8 local and regional competitors, the common stock of 7 companies and,
in two separate transactions, the common stock and certain assets of two related
companies and the common stock and certain assets of three related companies.
The operations acquired in 1996 had aggregate annualized revenues of
approximately $44.0 million at the time of acquisition. These acquisitions
resulted in the addition of 30 new operating centers.

In 1995, the Company acquired, in unrelated acquisitions, certain operating
assets of 10 local and regional competitors, the common stock of 10 companies
and, in two separate transactions, certain assets of two related companies and
substantially all of the assets of a single company and eight of its
wholly-owned subsidiaries. The operations acquired in 1995 had aggregate
annualized revenues of approximately $45.0 million at the time of acquisition.
These acquisitions resulted in the addition of 27 new operating centers.

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QUALITY CONTROL

The Company is committed to providing consistently high quality products
and services. The Company's quality control procedures are designed to promote
greater responsiveness and sensitivity in dealing with individual customer needs
and to provide the highest level of quality assurance and convenience to the
referring physician. Licensed respiratory therapists and registered nurses
provide professional health care support and assist in the Company's sales and
marketing efforts.

SUPPLIERS

The Company purchases its oxygen and equipment needs from a variety of
suppliers. The Company is not dependent upon any single supplier and believes
that its oxygen and equipment needs can be provided by several manufacturers.

COMPETITION

The home respiratory care market is a fragmented and highly competitive
market that is served by the Company and other national providers and, the
Company estimates, by over 2,000 regional and local companies.

The quality of service is the single most important competitive factor
within the home respiratory care market. The relationships between a home
respiratory care company and its customers and referral sources are highly
personal. There is no incentive for either the physician or the patient to alter
this relationship so long as the home respiratory care company is providing
responsive, professional and high-quality service. Other key competitive factors
are strength of local ties to the referral community and efficiency of
reimbursement and accounts receivable management systems.

Home respiratory care companies normally compete based on service.
Reimbursement levels are established by the fee schedules promulgated by
Medicare, Medicaid or by the individual determinations of private insurance
companies. Furthermore, marketing efforts by home respiratory care companies are
directed toward referral sources which do not share financial responsibility for
the payment of services provided to customers.

MEDICARE REIMBURSEMENT

As a supplier of home oxygen and other respiratory therapy services for the
home health care market, the Company participates in Medicare Part B, the
Supplementary Medical Insurance Program, which was established by the Social
Security Act of 1965. Suppliers of home oxygen and other respiratory therapy
services have historically been heavily dependent on Medicare reimbursement due
to the high proportion of elderly suffering from respiratory disease.

Congress enacted legislation passed as part of the 1987 Omnibus Budget
Reconciliation Act ("OBRA 1987") that significantly changed reimbursement for
home oxygen, respiratory therapy services and home medical equipment. This
legislation changed reimbursement from charge-based pricing by individual
suppliers to a single price for each item paid to all suppliers within each
Medicare carrier's jurisdiction. Under the provisions of OBRA 1987, home oxygen
equipment is generally reimbursed at a set single monthly payment amount,
regardless of the type of oxygen equipment provided. OBRA 1987 also defined
whether certain home medical equipment would be paid for on a rental or sale
basis and established a 15 month rental payment ceiling on certain home medical
equipment.

The 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act ("OBRA 1990") provided that the
fee schedules established under OBRA 1987 were to be adjusted annually at a rate
equal to the change in the Consumer Price Index less 1 percent through December
31, 1992, and increased by the Consumer Price Index in 1993. OBRA 1990 also made
new changes to Medicare Part B reimbursement which were implemented in 1991.
These changes included a national standardization of Medicare rates for certain
equipment categories, as well as reductions in amounts paid for home medical
equipment rentals.

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On August 10, 1993, Congress passed the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993
("OBRA 93") which required changes to be made effective January 1, 1994, in the
Medicare reimbursement of certain items of home medical equipment. The Company
estimates that these Medicare price changes resulted in a revenue reduction of
approximately $4,100,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994. The OBRA 93
legislation provided for a consumer price index update, effective January 1,
1996 and 1995, which the company estimates increased revenue by $4,900,000 and
$3,100,000 respectively. A Medicare fee schedule update of 2.8% has been
established effective January 1, 1997.

In December 1995, President Clinton vetoed the Balanced Budget Act of 1995
(H.R. 2491), which had been passed by Congress on November 30, 1995. The bill
included reductions in the rate of growth of Medicare and Medicaid spending,
along with significant tax reductions. The proposal included a $2.5 billion
reduction to the home oxygen benefit out of a total seven-year program budget of
$10.2 billion. President Clinton subsequently offered an alternative seven-year
balanced budget proposal which included home oxygen program reductions of $1.4
billion over the seven year period. Ultimately no agreement was reached
regarding Medicare oxygen payment reductions for fiscal years 1996 and 1997.

Continuing efforts between Congress and the Administration to reach
agreement on a budget have produced lower proposed reductions in Medicare and
Medicaid spending. At this time, it is uncertain whether any budget agreement
will be reached in 1997 for fiscal year 1998.

Federal and state budgetary and other cost-containment pressures will
continue to impact the home respiratory care industry. The Company cannot
predict what new federal and state budgetary proposals will be adopted and, if
adopted, what effect, if any, such proposals would have on the Company's
business.

GOVERNMENT REGULATION

The federal government and all states in which the Company currently
operates regulate various aspects of its business. In particular, the Company's
operating centers are subject to federal laws covering the repackaging and
dispensing of drugs (including oxygen) and regulating interstate motor-carrier
transportation. The Company's locations also are subject to state laws
governing, among other things, pharmacies, nursing services and certain types of
home health agency activities. Certain of the Company's employees are subject to
state laws and regulations governing the ethics and professional practice of
respiratory therapy, pharmacy and nursing.

As a supplier of services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, the
Company is subject to the Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse laws. These
laws, among other things, prohibit any payment, kickback or rebate in return for
the referral of Medicare or Medicaid patients. Violations of these provisions
may result in civil and criminal penalties and exclusion from participation in
the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Health care is an area of rapid regulatory change. Changes in the law or
new interpretations of existing laws can have an effect on permissible
activities, the relative costs associated with doing business, and the amount of
reimbursement by government and third party payors. The Company cannot predict
the future course of federal, state and local regulation or legislation,
including Medicare and Medicaid statutes and regulations, and of possible
changes in national health care policies, including those pertaining to managed
care organization, which are currently the focus of national political
discussion. Future legislative and regulatory changes could have an adverse
impact on the Company.

INSURANCE

The Company currently has in force general liability and product liability
insurance, each with a coverage limit of $10.0 million. In addition, the Company
has professional liability insurance with a coverage limit of $1.0 million per
occurrence and $3.0 million in the aggregate. The Company's product liability
insurance provides coverage on a claims-made basis, while its general and
professional liability insurance are on an occurrence basis. All policies are
subject to annual renewal and the Company anticipates adequate amounts of
insurance coverage to be available at such renewal dates.

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EMPLOYEES

As of February 28, 1997, the Company had approximately 2,800 employees.
None of the Company's employees are currently covered by collective bargaining
agreements. The Company believes that the relations between the Company's
management and its employees are good.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

Management believes that the Company is currently in compliance in all
material aspects with applicable federal, state and local statutes and
ordinances regulating the discharge of materials into the environment.
Management does not believe it will be required to expend any material amounts
in order to remain in compliance with these laws and regulations or that
compliance will materially affect its capital expenditures, earnings or
competitive position.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

All but one of the Company's 261 operating center locations are under third
party lease arrangements. Each operating center is a combination warehouse and
office, with warehouse space generally comprising approximately 50% of the
facility. Warehouse space is used for storage of adequate supplies of equipment
necessary to conduct the Company's business. The Company also leases a
headquarters facility and 11 of its 12 separate billing centers.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In October 1996, the Company resolved with the United States Attorney for,
the Middle District of Florida an investigation that had been pending since
1991. The United States Attorney had been investigating certain services
provided by the Company to a pharmacy that supplied medications to home
respiratory patients. Under its contracts with the pharmacy, the Company was
responsible for providing various marketing, field administration and patient
services to the pharmacy. The contracts were in effect from February 1989 to
April 1992, and accounted for less than one percent of the Company's revenues
during such period. As part of its settlement with the United States Attorney,
the Company, without admitting any wrongdoing or liability, has agreed to pay $1
million to the United States Government.

The Company is also involved in certain other claims and legal actions
arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of the Company, the
ultimate disposition of all matters will not have a material adverse impact on
the Company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

No matters were submitted to a vote of the Company's stockholders during
the fourth quarter of 1996.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The Company's Common Stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market System
under the symbol LNCR. The following table sets forth the high and low closing
sale prices as reported by NASDAQ for the periods indicated.



HIGH LOW
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1996
First quarter............................................... $34.00 $24.75
Second quarter.............................................. 43.50 32.75
Third quarter............................................... 42.25 36.00
Fourth quarter.............................................. 42.88 35.25
1995
First quarter............................................... $31.25 $24.25
Second quarter.............................................. 35.25 25.25
Third quarter............................................... 35.25 23.25
Fourth quarter.............................................. 28.50 21.00


There were approximately 254 holders of record of the common stock as of
February 28, 1997.

The Company has not paid any cash dividends on its capital stock and does
not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. It is the
present intention of the Company's Board of Directors to retain all earnings in
the Company in order to support the future growth of the Company's business.

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The selected consolidated financial data presented below under the caption
"Statements of Operations Data" for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995,
1994, 1993, and 1992 are derived from the consolidated financial statements of
the Company, which consolidated financial statements have been audited by KPMG
Peat Marwick LLP, independent certified public accountants.

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The data set forth below are qualified by reference to, and should be read
in conjunction with, the consolidated financial statements and related notes
thereto and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations included in this report.



YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net revenues....................... $348,870 $274,800 $201,142 $154,506 $117,403
Cost of goods and services......... 53,711 41,329 29,058 21,115 16,215
Operating expenses................. 75,158 60,272 44,347 34,388 28,475
Selling, general and administrative
expenses......................... 71,259 57,275 43,249 34,623 28,354
Bad debt expense................... 3,472 2,190 1,546 1,832 1,591
Depreciation expense............... 20,790 16,511 13,403 11,764 10,143
Amortization expense............... 13,128 11,099 7,281 4,695 5,125
Non-recurring expense(1)........... 3,932 1,921 -- -- --
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Operating income................... 107,420 84,203 62,258 46,089 27,500
Interest income.................... 153 294 434 611 465
Interest expense................... 497 892 473 387 1,242
Gain (loss) on disposal of property
and equipment.................... (80) 68 101 233 16
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Income before income taxes and
extraordinary loss............... 106,996 83,673 62,320 46,546 26,739
Income tax expense................. 40,422 32,634 24,367 18,294 10,600
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Income before extraordinary loss... $ 66,574 51,039 37,953 28,252 16,139
Extraordinary loss, net of
taxes(2)......................... -- -- -- -- (1,000)
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Net income available for common.... $ 66,574 $ 51,039 $ 37,953 $ 28,252 $ 15,139
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Income per common share:
Income before extraordinary
loss.......................... $ 2.31 $ 1.79 $ 1.34 $ 1.01 $ .64
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Net income....................... $ 2.31 $ 1.79 $ 1.34 $ 1.01 $ .60
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Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding.... 28,876 28,576 28,307 27,911 25,334
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(1) In 1996 the Company recorded a non-recurring expense of $3,932,000 of which
$2,682,000 is related to the restructuring of certain senior management
employment agreements and $1,250,000 is related to the resolution of an
investigation. In 1995 the Company recorded a non-recurring expense of
$1,921,000 related to the abandoned merger between the Company and Coram
Healthcare Corporation. Such non-recurring expense is comprised of (a)
$1,448,000 of professional fees, (b) $199,000 of printing and mailing
expenses, (c) $153,000 filing fees, and (d) $121,000 of other direct costs.
(2) Upon the prepayment of the Company's senior and subordinated debt with the
proceeds of the Company's March 1992 initial public offering, the Company
recorded an extraordinary loss, net of taxes, of $1,000,000, attributable
to (i) a prepayment premium ($300,000), (ii) unamortized loan origination
fees related to the senior debt ($990,000) and (iii) unamortized discount
on the subordinated debt ($357,000).

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AT DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(IN THOUSANDS)

BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital............................. $ 23,633 $ 16,510 $ 18,517 $ 35,642 $ 26,134
Total assets................................ 347,408 260,206 195,778 147,084 108,024
Long-term obligations and revolving credit
loan, excluding current installments...... 8,234 7,383 6,717 7,512 6,233
Stockholders' equity........................ 299,248 221,383 162,088 117,058 82,435


ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

The Company continues to pursue its strategy of focusing on increasing
market share within its existing geographical markets, through internal growth
and through selective acquisitions of regional or local competitors. In
addition, the Company will continue to expand into new geographical markets on a
selective basis, either through acquisitions or by opening new operating
centers, when the Company believes it will enhance its business.

The Company's focus remains primarily on oxygen and other respiratory
therapy services, and it intends to expand its home infusion therapy services in
1997.

NET REVENUES

The following table sets forth for the periods indicated a summary of the
Company's net revenues by source:



YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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(IN THOUSANDS)

Oxygen and other respiratory therapy................... $316,816 $250,287 $184,927
Home medical equipment and other....................... 32,054 24,513 16,215
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Total........................................ $348,870 $274,800 $201,142
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Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 1996 increased by $74,070,000
(or 27.0%) over 1995. Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 1995
increased by $73,658,000 (or 36.6%) over 1994. The increases are attributable to
the Company's sales and marketing efforts that emphasize quality and customer
service, and the effect of the acquisitions completed by the Company. The
Company estimates that approximately $37,905,000 of the increase in revenues for
year ended December 31, 1996, and $40,627,000 of the increase in revenues for
the year ended December 31, 1995, were attributable to the acquired businesses.
Approximately $31,265,000 of the net revenue increase for the year ended
December 31, 1996 and $29,931,000 for the year ended December 31, 1995, was
attributable to volume growth in the Company's business.

On August 10, 1993, Congress passed the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1993
("OBRA 93") which required changes to be made effective January 1, 1994, in the
Medicare reimbursement of certain items of home medical equipment. The Company
estimates that these Medicare price changes resulted in a revenue reduction of
approximately $4,100,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994. The OBRA 93
legislation provided for a consumer price index update, effective January 1,
1996 and 1995, which the company estimates increased revenue by $4,900,000 and
$3,100,000, respectively. A Medicare fee schedule update of 2.8% has been
established effective January 1, 1997.

In December 1995, President Clinton vetoed the Balanced Budget Act of 1995
(H.R. 2491), which had been passed by Congress on November 30, 1995. The bill
included reductions in the rate of growth of Medicare and Medicaid spending,
along with significant tax reductions. The proposal included a $2.5 billion
reduction to the home oxygen benefit out of a total seven-year program budget of
$10.2 billion. President

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Clinton subsequently offered an alternative seven-year balanced budget proposal,
which included home oxygen program reductions of $1.4 billion over the seven
year period. Ultimately no agreement was reached regarding Medicare oxygen
payment reductions for fiscal years 1996 and 1997.

Continuing efforts between Congress and the Administration to reach
agreement on a budget have produced lower proposed reductions in Medicare and
Medicaid spending. At this time, it is uncertain whether any budget agreement
will be reached in 1997 for fiscal year 1998.

COST OF GOODS AND SERVICES

Cost of goods and services as a percentage of net revenues was 15.4% for
the year ended December 31, 1996 and was 15.0% and 14.4% for the years ended
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The increase in 1996 and 1995 is
attributable to a change in the product mix related to acquisitions having
higher levels of home medical equipment and certain respiratory therapy
products.

OPERATING AND OTHER EXPENSES

Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 1996 decreased to 21.5%
of net revenues, compared to 21.9% and 22.0% for the years ended December 31,
1995 and 1994, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative expenses expressed as a percentage of
net revenues decreased to 20.4% for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared
with 20.8% and 21.5% for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994,
respectively. This improvement is primarily due to the Company's ability to
maintain a cost structure that, with increases in net revenues, has permitted
the Company to spread its overhead over a larger base of revenues, resulting in
improvement in operating income.

Bad debt expense as a percentage of net revenues was 1.0% for the year
ended December 31, 1996 and 0.8% for the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994.

The Company's increased depreciation expense reflects increased capital
expenditures primarily for additional oxygen equipment to service the Company's
growing customer base. Depreciation expense as a percentage of net revenues
decreased to 6.0% for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 compared with
6.7% for the year ended December 31, 1994.

AMORTIZATION EXPENSE

The Company's net intangible assets were $198,162,000 as of December 31,
1996. Of this total, $8,867,000 (consisting of the value assigned to customer
lists) is being amortized over a period of 36 months, $4,478,000 (consisting of
various covenants not to compete) over a period of three to five years, and
$184,817,000 (consisting of goodwill) over a period of 40 years.

During 1996, the Company amortized $13,128,000 of its intangible assets
compared to $11,099,000 in 1995 and $7,281,000 in 1994.

OPERATING INCOME

As shown in the table below, operating income before non-recurring expense
for the year ended December 31, 1996 increased by $25,228,000 over 1995. The
Company recorded a non-recurring expense of $3,932,000 relating to the
restructuring of certain senior management employment agreements and the
resolution of an investigation. Operating income before non-recurring expense
for the year ended December 31, 1995 increased by $23,866,000 over 1994. The
Company recognized a non-recurring charge of $1,921,000 related to the Company's
abandoned merger with Coram Healthcare Corporation. The percentage

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increases in operating income are attributable to the Company's continued
revenue growth, while maintaining effective cost controls over expenses.



YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
-------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Operating income before non-recurring expense............... $111,352 $86,124 $62,258
Percentage of net revenues.................................. 31.9% 31.3% 31.0%


INTEREST EXPENSE

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 1996 was $497,000,
compared to $892,000 and $473,000 for the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1994, respectively. The decrease in expense is attributed to a lower revolving
credit loan balance throughout 1996 as compared to 1995.

INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective income tax rate was 37.8% for the year ended
December 31, 1996, 39.0% for 1995 and 39.1% for 1994. The Company expects the
effective tax rate for 1997 to be 38.5%.

ACQUISITIONS

For a description of business combinations entered into by the Company
during 1996 and 1995, see "Business -- Recent Acquisitions" and Note 13 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At December 31, 1996, the Company's working capital was $23,633,000, as
compared to $16,510,000 at December 31, 1995, and $18,517,000 at December 31,
1994.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $106,883,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1996, compared with $79,523,000 for the year ended December
31, 1995, and $66,018,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994. A significant
portion of the Company's assets consists of accounts receivables from third
party payors that provide reimbursement for the services provided by the
Company. Because of the Company's ability to collect its accounts receivable on
a timely basis, the Company has not been required to obtain interim financing of
its accounts receivable to satisfy operating needs.

Net cash used in investing and financing activities amounted to
$106,351,000, $94,537,000 and $79,733,000 for the years ended December 31, 1996,
1995 and 1994, respectively. Activity in the year ended December 31, 1996
included the Company's investment of $64,764,000 in business acquisitions,
investment in capital equipment of $38,241,000, the borrowing of $58,000,000
from its revolving line of credit, payments of $54,000,000 on the revolving line
of credit and payments of $11,772,000 related to long-term obligations.

As of December 31, 1996, the Company's principal sources of liquidity
consisted of $23,633,000 of working capital and $41,000,000 available under its
revolving line of credit. On February 10, 1995, the Company increased the amount
it may borrow under the revolving line of credit from $25,000,000 to
$50,000,000. The Company believes that internally generated funds, together with
funds that may be borrowed under such credit facility, will be sufficient to
meet the Company's anticipated capital requirements over the foreseeable future.

The Company anticipates that capital expenditures for 1997 will be
approximately $45,000,000 and that over the next several years its capital
expenditure requirements will grow no faster than the growth in the Company's
revenue. The Company believes that it will be able to generate sufficient funds
internally to meet its short-term and long-term capital expenditure
requirements.

The Company's future liquidity will continue to be dependent upon its
operating cash flow and management of accounts receivable. Additionally, the
Company is not aware of any impact on liquidity due to pending litigation
arising in the ordinary course of business.

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INFLATION

The Company has not experienced large increases in either the cost of
supplies or operating expenses due to inflation. Because of restrictions on
reimbursement by government and private medical insurance programs and the
pressures to contain the growth in the costs of such programs, the Company bears
the risk that reimbursement rates set by such programs will not keep pace with
inflation.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The financial statements required by this item are listed in Item 14(1)(a)
and are submitted at the end of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The
supplementary data required by this Item is included on page S-1. The financial
statements and supplementary data are herein incorporated by reference.

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None.

PART III

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The response to this item is included in the definitive proxy statement,
under "Information Regarding the Board of Directors" for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held May 12, 1997, and is herein incorporated by reference.

ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The response to this item is included in the definitive proxy statement,
under "Executive Compensation" for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
May 12, 1997, and is herein incorporated by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The response to this item is included in the definitive proxy statement
under "Security Ownership of Principal Stockholders and Management" for the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held May 12, 1997, and is herein
incorporated by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

None.

PART IV

ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) (1) The following consolidated financial statements of Lincare Holdings
Inc. and subsidiaries are filed as part of this Form 10-K starting at page F-1:

Independent Auditors' Report

Consolidated Balance Sheets -- December 31, 1996 and 1995

Consolidated Statements of Operations -- Years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity -- Years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(2) The following consolidated financial statement schedule of Lincare
Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries is included in this Form 10-K at page S-1:

Schedule VIII -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable
accounting regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not
required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore
have been omitted.

(3) Exhibits included or incorporated herein:

See Exhibit Index.

(b) The Company did not file a Current Report on Form 8-K during the three
months ended December 31, 1996.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

LINCARE HOLDINGS INC.

/s/ JAMES M. EMANUEL
--------------------------------------
James M. Emanuel
Secretary, Chief Financial and
Principal Accounting Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.



SIGNATURE POSITION DATE
--------- -------- ----


/s/ JAMES T. KELLY Chairman of the Board March 25, 1997
- ------------------------------------------------
James T. Kelly

/s/ JAMES M. EMANUEL Director, Chief Financial and March 25, 1997
- ------------------------------------------------ Principal Accounting Officer
James M. Emanuel

/s/ CHESTER B. BLACK Director March 25, 1997
- ------------------------------------------------
Chester B. Black

/s/ FRANK T. CARY Director March 25, 1997
- ------------------------------------------------
Frank T. Cary

/s/ HOWARD R. DEUTSCH Director March 25, 1997
- ------------------------------------------------
Howard R. Deutsch

/s/ ANDREW M. PAUL Director March 25, 1997
- ------------------------------------------------
Andrew M. Paul

/s/ THOMAS O. PYLE Director March 25, 1997
- ------------------------------------------------
Thomas O. Pyle


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Lincare Holdings Inc.:

We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Lincare Holdings
Inc. and subsidiaries as listed in the index on page 13. In connection with our
audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the
financial statement schedule listed in the index on page 13. These consolidated
financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our
audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lincare
Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results
of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a
whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein.

KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP

St. Petersburg, Florida
January 21, 1997

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 1996 AND 1995



1996 1995
---------- ----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 1,541 $ 1,009
Accounts and notes receivable (note 2).................... 51,090 36,610
Income taxes receivable................................... 187 772
Inventories............................................... 1,689 1,299
Prepaid expenses.......................................... 466 674
-------- --------
Total current assets.............................. 54,973 40,364
-------- --------
Property and equipment (notes 3 and 4)...................... 150,598 121,786
Less accumulated depreciation............................... 57,068 48,534
-------- --------
Net property and equipment........................ 93,530 73,252
-------- --------
Other assets:
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $11,135 in 1996
and $6,920 in 1995..................................... 184,817 130,491
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of
$30,036 in 1996 and $27,229 in 1995.................... 8,867 9,510
Covenants not to compete, less accumulated amortization of
$7,543 in 1996 and $5,315 in 1995...................... 4,478 6,370
Other..................................................... 743 219
-------- --------
Total other assets................................ 198,905 146,590
-------- --------
$347,408 $260,206
======== ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current installments of long-term obligations (note 6).... $ 5,783 $ 4,992
Accounts payable.......................................... 16,958 10,214
Accrued expenses:
Compensation and benefits.............................. 6,895 7,028
Other.................................................. 1,704 1,620
-------- --------
Total current liabilities......................... 31,340 23,854
-------- --------
Revolving credit loan (note 5).............................. 7,500 5,000
Long-term obligations, excluding current installments (note
6)........................................................ 734 2,383
Deferred income taxes (note 7).............................. 7,681 6,707
Minority interest........................................... 905 879
Stockholders' equity (notes 7, 8 and 9):
Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000
shares; issued and outstanding 28,254,996 in 1996 and
27,686,834 shares in 1995.............................. 282 277
Additional paid-in capital................................ 97,335 86,049
Retained earnings......................................... 201,631 135,057
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity........................ 299,248 221,383
Commitments and contingencies (notes 4 and 14)..............
-------- --------
$347,408 $260,206
======== ========


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995, AND 1994



1996 1995 1994
----------- ----------- -----------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

Net revenues (note 10)................................. $348,870 $274,800 $201,142
-------- -------- --------
Costs and expenses:
Cost of goods and services........................... 53,711 41,329 29,058
Operating expenses................................... 75,158 60,272 44,347
Selling, general and administrative expenses......... 71,259 57,275 43,249
Bad debt expense..................................... 3,472 2,190 1,546
Depreciation expense................................. 20,790 16,511 13,403
Amortization expense................................. 13,128 11,099 7,281
Non-recurring expense (note 11)...................... 3,932 1,921 --
-------- -------- --------
241,450 190,597 138,884
-------- -------- --------
Operating income............................. 107,420 84,203 62,258
-------- -------- --------
Other income (expenses):
Interest income...................................... 153 294 434
Interest expense..................................... (497) (892) (473)
Net gain (loss) on disposal of property and
equipment......................................... (80) 68 101
-------- -------- --------
(424) (530) 62
-------- -------- --------
Income before income taxes................... 106,996 83,673 62,320
Income tax expense (note 7)............................ 40,422 32,634 24,367
-------- -------- --------
Net income................................... $ 66,574 $ 51,039 $ 37,953
======== ======== ========
Income per common share................................ $ 2.31 $ 1.79 $ 1.34
======== ======== ========
Weighted average number of common shares and common
share equivalents outstanding (in thousands)......... 28,876 28,576 28,307
======== ======== ========


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995, AND 1994



ADDITIONAL TOTAL
COMMON PAID-IN RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS'
STOCK CAPITAL EARNINGS EQUITY
------ ---------- -------- -------------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

Balances at December 31, 1993......................... $264 $70,729 $ 46,065 $117,058
Exercise of stock options (note 9).................... 7 454 -- 461
Tax benefit related to exercise of employee stock
options (notes 7 and 9)............................. -- 6,616 -- 6,616
Net income............................................ -- -- 37,953 37,953
---- ------- -------- --------
Balances at December 31, 1994......................... 271 77,799 84,018 162,088
Exercise of stock options (note 9).................... 6 2,800 -- 2,806
Tax benefit related to exercise of employee stock
options (notes 7 and 9)............................. -- 5,450 -- 5,450
Net income............................................ -- -- 51,039 51,039
---- ------- -------- --------
Balances at December 31, 1995......................... 277 86,049 135,057 221,383
Exercise of stock options (note 9).................... 5 4,895 -- 4,900
Tax benefit related to exercise of employee stock
options (notes 7 and 9)............................. -- 6,391 -- 6,391
Net income............................................ -- -- 66,574 66,574
---- ------- -------- --------
Balances at December 31, 1996......................... $282 $97,335 $201,631 $299,248
==== ======= ======== ========


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995, AND 1994



1996 1995 1994
--------- -------- --------
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income................................................ $ 66,574 $ 51,039 $ 37,953
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Increase in provision for losses on accounts and notes
receivable........................................... (1,433) (1,989) (491)
Depreciation expense................................... 20,790 16,511 13,403
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment...... 80 (68) (101)
Amortization expense................................... 13,128 11,099 7,281
Amortization of imputed interest....................... 80 130 219
Deferred income taxes.................................. 1,090 2,369 (2,979)
Minority interest in net earnings of subsidiary........ 252 196 122
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts and notes
receivable........................................ (6,883) (5,524) 911
(Increase) decrease in inventories................... (256) (53) 177
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses.............. 81 78 (301)
Increase in accounts payable......................... 6,743 336 1,282
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses.............. (339) 1,927 1,154
Decrease in income taxes............................. 6,976 3,472 7,388
--------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities......... 106,883 79,523 66,018
--------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment.............. 276 1,269 900
Capital expenditures...................................... (38,241) (30,148) (22,614)
Increase in other assets.................................. (524) (13) (7)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (note 13)..... (64,764) (58,590) (52,904)
--------- -------- --------
Net cash used by investing activities............. (103,253) (87,482) (74,625)
--------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit loan....................... 58,000 44,000 8,000
Payment of revolving credit loan.......................... (54,000) (41,000) (6,000)
Proceeds from long-term obligations....................... -- 506 --
Payment of long-term obligations.......................... (11,772) (13,247) (8,009)
(Decrease) increase in minority interest.................. (226) (120) 440
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.................... 4,900 2,806 461
--------- -------- --------
Net cash used by financing activities............. (3,098) (7,055) (5,108)
--------- -------- --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash................... 532 (15,014) (13,715)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year................ 1,009 16,023 29,738
--------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year...................... $ 1,541 $ 1,009 $ 16,023
========= ======== ========


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995, AND 1994

(1) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a) Description of Business

Lincare Holdings Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") provides oxygen,
respiratory therapy services, and infusion therapy services to the home health
care market and also supplies home medical equipment, such as hospital beds,
wheelchairs and other medical supplies. The Company's customers are located in
38 states. The Company's supplies are readily available and the Company is not
dependent on a single supplier or even a few suppliers.

(b) Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Significant estimates included in these financial statements are related
to the allowance for uncollectible accounts and self-insurance accruals. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.

(c) Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lincare
Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

(d) Financial Instruments

The Company believes the book value of its cash equivalents, accounts and
notes receivable, income taxes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses
approximates fair value due to their short-term nature. The book value of the
Company's revolving credit loan and long-term obligations approximates their
fair value as the current interest rates approximate rates at which similar
types of borrowing arrangements could be currently obtained by the Company.

(e) Inventories

Inventories, consisting of equipment, supplies and replacement parts, are
stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in,
first-out (FIFO) method.

(f) Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation on property and
equipment is calculated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the assets as set forth in the table below.



Land improvements........................................... 15 years
Buildings and improvements.................................. 5 to 40 years
Equipment and furniture..................................... 3 to 11 years


Leasehold improvements are amortized on the straight-line method over the
lesser of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset. Amortization is
included with depreciation expense.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(g) Other Assets

Goodwill results from the excess of cost over net assets of acquired
businesses and is amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years.

Intangible assets (customer base) are amortized on a straight-line basis
over the estimated life of thirty-six months.

Covenants not to compete are amortized on a straight-line basis over the
life of the respective covenants, three to five years.

The Company annually evaluates goodwill and other intangible assets by
utilizing an operating income realization test for the applicable businesses
acquired. In addition, the Company considers the effects of external changes to
the Company's business environment, including competitive pressures, market
changes and technological and regulatory changes.

(h) Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be
recovered or settled. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rate is
recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

(i) Pension Plan

The Company has a defined contribution pension plan covering substantially
all employees. The Company makes monthly contributions to the plan equal to the
amount accrued for pension expense. Employer contributions (net of applied
forfeitures) were approximately $1,362,000 in 1996, $1,271,000 in 1995, and
$1,015,000 in 1994.

(j) Statement of Cash Flows

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all
short-term investments with a purchased maturity of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.

(k) Stock Options

Prior to January 1, 1996, the Company accounted for its stock option plan
in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion
No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations.
As such, compensation expense would be recorded on the date of grant only if the
current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the exercise price. On
January 1, 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation, which permits entities to recognize as expense over the vesting
period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of grant.
Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 also allows entities to continue to apply the
provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, and provide pro forma net income and pro forma
earnings per share disclosures for employee stock option grants made in 1995 and
future years as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been
applied. The Company has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB
Opinion No. 25 and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(2) ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE

Accounts and notes receivable at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consist of:



1996 1995
------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Trade....................................................... $56,697 $41,057
Other....................................................... 310 88
------- -------
57,007 41,145
Less allowance for uncollectible accounts................... 5,917 4,535
------- -------
$51,090 $36,610
======= =======


(3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consists of:



1996 1995
-------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Land and improvements....................................... $ 85 $ 85
Building and improvements................................... 1,344 1,125
Equipment and furniture..................................... 149,169 120,576
-------- --------
$150,598 $121,786
======== ========


Rental equipment of approximately $118,719,000 in 1996 and $94,785,000 in
1995 are included with equipment and furniture.

(4) LEASES

The Company has several noncancelable operating leases, primarily for
buildings, computer equipment and vehicles, that expire over the next five years
and provide for purchase or renewal options. Operating lease expense was
approximately $12,617,000 in 1996, $9,781,000 in 1995, and $6,971,000 in 1994.

Future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases, net of
sublease income, as of December 31, 1996 are as follows:



(IN THOUSANDS)

1997........................................................ $11,172
1998........................................................ 8,326
1999........................................................ 5,077
2000........................................................ 2,440
2001........................................................ 782
-------
Total minimum lease payments...................... $27,797
=======


(5) REVOLVING CREDIT LOAN

Under the revolving line of credit, the Company may borrow amounts up to
$50,000,000. The maturity date is sixty months from the date of the note. The
revolving line of credit bears interest at LIBOR plus 58 basis points (5.96% at
December 31, 1996). The line of credit is comprised of three distinct termed
loan periods. Each termed loan period commences on the date that is exactly 24,
36 and 48 months from the date of the loan (February 10, 1995). The principal
amount outstanding on the first day at each of the three termed loan periods is
repaid separately, based on a 60-month amortization plus interest monthly. The
unpaid principal on the maturity date (February 10, 2000) will be paid in one
final installment. Interest accrued on

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

the outstanding principal balance that is not termed for repayment is payable
monthly. The Loan Agreement contains several financial and other covenants and
is secured by, effectively, all of the assets of the Company. At December 31,
1996, $9,000,000 was outstanding under the revolving line of credit. At December
31, 1995, $5,000,000 was outstanding under the revolving line of credit.

Amortization of loan origination fees amounted to approximately $5,000 in
1996, $5,000 in 1995, and $4,000 in 1994.

(6) LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS

Long-term obligations generally consist of unsecured, non-interest bearing
deferred acquisition obligations payable in varying installments through 1998.
Unamortized imputed interest at 5.75% to 8.25% was $4,000 in 1996, $45,000 in
1995, and $47,000 in 1994.

The aggregate maturities of long-term obligations and the revolving credit
loan for each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 1996 are as follows:



(IN THOUSANDS)

1997........................................................ $ 5,783
1998........................................................ 2,534
1999........................................................ 1,800
2000........................................................ 1,800
2001........................................................ 1,800
-------
$13,717
=======


(7) INCOME TAXES

The tax effects of temporary differences that account for significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31,
1996 and 1995 are presented below:



1996 1995
------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for
uncollectible
accounts............................................... $(1,748) $(1,779)
Accrued expenses, principally due to deferral for income
tax reporting purposes................................. (2,311) (1,881)
Intangible assets and covenants not to compete,
principally due to differences in amortization......... (4,431) (2,727)
Net operating loss carryforward........................... (489) --
------- -------
Total gross deferred tax assets................... (8,979) (6,387)
------- -------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in
depreciation........................................... 9,291 7,054
Goodwill, principally due to differences in
amortization........................................... 4,232 2,430
Other..................................................... 3,137 3,610
------- -------
Total gross deferred tax liabilities.............. 16,660 13,094
------- -------
Net deferred tax liability........................ $ 7,681 $ 6,707
======= =======


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

There was no valuation allowance for deferred tax assets as of January 1,
1995, December 31, 1995 and 1996. The Company expects the results of future
operations will generate sufficient taxable income to allow for the utilization
of deferred tax assets.

Income tax expense attributable to operations consists of:



YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Current:
Federal................................................. $35,149 $27,164 $23,224
State................................................... 4,183 3,102 4,147
------- ------- -------
Total current................................... $39,332 30,266 27,371
======= ======= =======
Deferred:
Federal................................................. 959 2,072 (2,606)
State................................................... 131 296 (398)
------- ------- -------
Total deferred.................................. 1,090 2,368 (3,004)
------- ------- -------
$40,422 $32,634 $24,367
======= ======= =======
Total income tax expense was allocated:
Income from operations.................................. $40,422 $32,634 $24,367
Stockholders' equity for compensation expense for tax
purposes............................................. (6,391) (5,450) (6,616)
------- ------- -------
$34,031 $27,184 $17,751
======= ======= =======


Total income tax expense differs from the amounts computed by applying U.S.
federal income tax rates (35% in 1996, 1995 and 1994) to income before income
taxes as a result of the following:



YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Computed "expected" tax expense........................... $37,449 $29,286 $21,812
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit..... 2,804 2,209 2,437
Other..................................................... 169 1,139 118
------- ------- -------
Total income tax expense........................ $40,422 $32,634 $24,367
======= ======= =======


(8) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

The Company has 4,879,238 authorized and unissued shares of preferred
stock. The Board of Directors has the authority to issue up to such number of
shares of preferred stock in one or more series and to fix the rights,
preferences, privileges, qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof
without any further vote or action by the stockholders.

(9) STOCK OPTIONS

The Company has four stock option plans that provide for the grant of
options to officers and employees. Stock options are granted with an exercise
price equal to the stock's fair value at the date of grant. Stock options
generally have ten-year terms and generally vest over four years.

The Company has reserved a total of 2,973,768 shares of common stock for
issuance under its Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the Plan). At December 31,
1996, there were options for 177,520 shares

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

outstanding and options for 979 shares available for issue under the Plan. The
Company has reserved a total of 1,600,000 shares of common stock for issuance
under its 1991 Stock Plan (the 1991 Plan). At December 31, 1996 there were
options for 936,900 shares outstanding and options for 15,800 shares available
for issuance under the 1991 Plan. The Company has reserved a total of 500,000
shares of common stock for issuance under its 1994 Stock Plan (the 1994 Plan).
At December 31, 1996, there were options for 480,000 shares outstanding and
options for 13,000 shares available for issue under the 1994 Plan. The Company
has reserved a total of 750,000 shares of common stock for issuance under its
1996 Stock Plan (the 1996 Plan). At December 31, 1996, there were options for
381,000 shares outstanding and options for 369,000 shares available for issue
under the 1996 Plan.

The per share weighted average fair value of stock options granted during
1996 and 1995 was $17.48 and $11.56 on the date of grant using the Black Scholes
option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
1996 -- expected dividend yield 0%, risk-free interest rate of 6.2%, expected
life of 7 years, and volatility of 42.2%; 1995 -- expected dividend yield 0%,
risk-free interest rate of 6.2%, expected life of 6 years, and volatility of
43.5%.

The Company applied APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its Plan and,
accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for its stock options in
the financial statements. Had the Company determined compensation cost based on
the fair value at the grant date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the
Company's net income would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated
below:



1996 1995
------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS,
EXCEPT PER SHARE
DATA)

Net income:
As reported........................................... $66,574 $51,039
Pro forma............................................. 64,093 49,775
======= =======
Income per common share:
As reported........................................... $ 2.31 $ 1.79
Pro forma............................................. 2.22 1.74
======= =======


Pro forma net income reflects only options granted in 1996 and 1995,
therefore, the full impact of calculating compensation cost for stock options
under SFAS No. 123 is not reflected in the pro forma net income amounts
presented above because compensation cost is reflected over the options vesting
period of four years and compensation cost for options granted prior to January
1, 1995 is not considered.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

Information related to the Plans is as follows:



NUMBER OF WEIGHTED AVERAGE
OPTIONS EXERCISE PRICE
--------- ----------------

Outstanding at December 31, 1994........................... 2,155,062 $10.49
Exercised in 1995.......................................... (562,704) 4.99
Canceled in 1995........................................... (91,379) 3.83
Options issued in 1995..................................... 542,000 25.05
---------
Outstanding at December 31, 1995........................... 2,042,979 16.17
Exercised in 1996.......................................... (568,159) 8.74
Canceled in 1996........................................... (29,400) 15.78
Options issued in 1996..................................... 530,000 32.44
---------
Outstanding at December 31, 1996........................... 1,975,420 $22.67
=========


At December 31, 1996, the range of exercise prices and weighted average
remaining contractual life of outstanding options was as follows:



OPTIONS WEIGHTED
OUTSTANDING AS OF AVERAGE
RANGE OF DECEMBER 31, REMAINING
EXERCISE PRICES 1996 CONTRACTUAL LIFE
--------------- ----------------- ----------------

$0.25-$12.125.......................................... 261,720 4.0 years
$19.00-$19.00.......................................... 669,700 6.9 years
$24.63-$25.00.......................................... 504,000 7.3 years
$25.25-$35.25.......................................... 540,000 8.4 years
--------- ----------
$0.25-$35.25........................................... 1,975,420 7.0 years


At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the number of options exercisable was
825,920 and 1,074,152, respectively, and the weighted average exercise price of
those options was $15.62 and $13.25, respectively.

In connection with the exercise of certain stock options in 1996, 1995 and
1994, the Company receives a tax deduction for the difference between the fair
value of the common stock at the date of exercise and the exercise price. The
related income tax benefit of approximately $6,391,000 in 1996, $5,450,000 in
1995, and $6,616,000 in 1994 has been recorded as a reduction of income taxes
payable and an addition to additional paid-in capital.

(10) NET REVENUES

Included in the Company's net revenues is reimbursement from the federal
government under the Medicare and under Medicaid programs which aggregated
approximately 61% in 1996, 60% in 1995, and 58% in 1994.

(11) NON-RECURRING EXPENSE

In 1996, the Company recorded a non-recurring expense of $3,932,000 of
which $2,682,000 is related to the restructuring of certain senior management
employment agreements and $1,250,000 is related to the resolution of an
investigation. In 1995, the Company recorded a non-recurring expense of
$1,921,000 related to the abandoned merger between the Company and Coram
Healthcare Corporation. Such non-recurring expense is comprised of (a)
$1,448,000 of professional fees, (b) $199,000 of printing and mailing expenses,
(c) $153,000 of filing fees, and (d) $121,000 of other direct costs.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

(12) SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION



YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
---------------------------
1996 1995 1994
------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Cash paid for:
Interest.................................................. $ 414 $ 762 $ 254
======= ======= =======
Income taxes.............................................. $31,566 $25,036 $19,983
======= ======= =======


(13) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

During 1996, the Company acquired the outstanding stock or certain assets
of 17 businesses in 17 separate transactions. During 1995, the Company acquired
the outstanding stock or certain assets of 22 businesses in 22 separate
transactions. Consideration for the acquisitions generally included cash,
unsecured non-interest bearing obligations and the assumption of certain
liabilities.

None of the businesses acquired were related to the Company prior to
acquisition. Each acquisition during 1996 and 1995 was accounted for as a
purchase. The results of operations of the acquired companies are included in
the accompanying consolidated statement of operations since the respective date
of acquisition. Each of the acquired companies conducted operations similar to
that of the Company.

The aggregate cost of the above acquisitions was as follows:



1996 1995
------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Cash........................................................ $64,764 $58,865
Deferred acquisition obligations............................ 7,905 9,140
Assumption of liabilities................................... 383 2,929
------- -------
$73,052 $70,934
======= =======


The aggregate purchase price was allocated as follows:



1996 1995
------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Current assets (including cash acquired of $275 in 1995).... $ 6,362 $ 8,097
Property and equipment...................................... 3,205 4,731
Intangible assets........................................... 6,379 12,056
Goodwill.................................................... 57,106 46,050
------- -------
$73,052 $70,934
======= =======


The following unaudited pro forma supplemental information on the results
of operations for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 include the
acquisitions as if they had been combined at the beginning of the respective
years.



1996 1995
-------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS)

Net revenues................................................ $369,127 $318,060
======== ========
Net income.................................................. $ 70,535 $ 59,626
======== ========
Net income per common share................................. $ 2.44 $ 2.09
======== ========


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)

The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative
of either the results of operations that would have occurred had the
transactions been effected at the beginning of the respective years or of future
results of operations of the combined companies.

(14) CONTINGENCIES

In October 1996, the Company resolved with the United States Attorney for
the Middle District of Florida an investigation that had been pending since
1991. The United States Attorney had been investigating certain services
provided by the Company to a pharmacy that supplied medications to home
respiratory patients. Under its contracts with the pharmacy, the Company was
responsible for providing various marketing, field administration and patient
services to the pharmacy. The contracts were in effect from February 1989 to
April 1992, and accounted for less than one percent of the Company's revenues
during such period. As part of its settlement with the United States Attorney,
the Company, without admitting any wrongdoing or liability, has agreed to pay $1
million to the United States Government.

The Company is involved in certain claims and legal actions arising in the
ordinary cause of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
disposition of all matters will not have a material adverse impact on the
Company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

(15) QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The following is a summary of quarterly financial results for the years
ended December 31, 1996 and 1995:



FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
------- ------- ------- -------
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

1996:
Net revenues.................................... $79,772 $84,970 $89,633 $94,495
======= ======= ======= =======
Operating income (1)............................ $25,138 $27,581 $28,787 $25,914
======= ======= ======= =======
Net income (1).................................. $15,424 $16,945 $17,637 $16,568
======= ======= ======= =======
Income per common share......................... $ .54 $ .59 $ .61 $ .57
======= ======= ======= =======
1995:
Net revenues.................................... $61,223 $67,400 $71,876 $74,301
======= ======= ======= =======
Operating income (2)............................ $19,415 $21,135 $20,649 $23,004
======= ======= ======= =======
Net income (2).................................. $11,862 $12,778 $12,429 $13,970
======= ======= ======= =======
Income per common share......................... $ .42 $ .45 $ .43 $ .49
======= ======= ======= =======


- ---------------

(1) The 1996 fourth quarter operating income included a non-recurring expense of
$3,932,000 ($1,649,000 or $.06 per share after taxes) (see note 11).
(2) The 1995 third quarter operating income included a non-recurring expense of
$1,921,000 ($1,172,000 or $.04 per share after taxes) (see note 11).

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LINCARE HOLDINGS INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS



CHARGED TO
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO OTHER
BEGINNING COSTS AND ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS BALANCE AT
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES DESCRIBE DESCRIBE END OF PERIOD
----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- -------------
(IN THOUSANDS)

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for uncollectible
accounts......................... $4,535 $3,472 $2,788(1) $4,878(2) $5,917
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for uncollectible
accounts......................... $4,723 $2,190 $1,713(1) $4,091(2) $4,535
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for uncollectible
accounts......................... $4,596 $1,546 $ 617(1) $2,036(2) $4,723
====== ====== ====== ====== ======


- ---------------

(1) To record allowance on business combinations
(2) To record write-offs

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INDEX OF EXHIBITS





Sequentially
Exhibit Numbered
Number Exhibit Page
- ------ ------- ----

+3.1- Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Lincare Holdings Inc. . . . .

+3.2- Amended and Restated By-Laws of Lincare Holdings Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.6- Purchase Agreement dated as of September 25, 1991 among the Registrant and the
several purchasers named therein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.10- Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan of Registrant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.11- Lincare Holdings Inc. 1991 Stock Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.12- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of November 30, 1990, as amended,
between the Registrant and James T. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.13- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of November 30, 1990, as amended,
between the Registrant and Howard R. Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.14- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of November 30, 1990, as amended,
between the Registrant and James M. Emanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.15- Lincare Inc. 401(k) Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+10.19- Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of September 25, 1991, between Lincare Inc. and
Glasrock Home Health Care, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

++10.20- Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of October 2, 1992, among Lincare Inc., Advance
Home Health Services, Inc. and Diversified Diagnostics Inc., Richard Levy and
Michael D. Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+++10.21- Amendment to Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated December 2, 1992, between
the Registrant and James T. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

+++10.22- Amendment to Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated December 2, 1992, between
the Registrant and Howard R. Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



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Sequentially
Exhibit Numbered
Number Exhibit Page
- ------ ------- ----

+++10.23- Amendment to Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement dated December 2, 1992,
between the Registrant and James M. Emanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

++++10.24- Asset Purchase Agreement effective March 31, 1993, between Lincare Inc. and T2
Medical, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*10.26- Loan Agreement dated February 10, 1995, between Registrant and NationsBank of
Florida, N.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*10.27- Employment Agreement dated as of November 1, 1993 between Lincare Holdings Inc.
and James T. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*10.28- Employment Agreement dated as of November 1, 1993 between Lincare Holdings Inc.
and Howard R. Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*10.29- Employment Agreement dated as of November 1, 1993 between Lincare Holdings Inc.
and James M. Emanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

**10.30- Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of May 24, 1995 between Lincare Inc. and
PrimaCare Health Resources, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

***10.31- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of January 23, 1995, between
the Registrant and James T. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

***10.32- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of January 23, 1995, between
the Registrant and Howard R. Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

***10.33- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of January 23, 1995, between
the Registrant and James M. Emanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10.34- Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 between Lincare Holdings Inc.
and John P. Byrnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

10.35- Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 between Lincare Holdings Inc.
and James T. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

10.36- Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 between Lincare Holdings Inc.
and Howard R. Deutsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

10.37- Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1997 between Lincare Holdings Inc.
and James M. Emanuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

10.38- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of January 26, 1996, between
the Registrant and John P. Byrnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

10.39- Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreements dated as of July 15, 1996 between
the Registrant and John P. Byrnes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

+++++22.2- List of Subsidiaries of Lincare Holdings Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23.5- Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

27 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC Use Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- ---------------
+ Incorporated by reference to the corresponding exhibit to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-44672)



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++ Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Registrant's Form 8-K
dated October 14, 1992.

+++ Incorporated by reference to the corresponding exhibit to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-55260).

++++ Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated April 28,
1993.

+++++ Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K dated March
22, 1994.

* Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K dated
March 22, 1995.

** Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 8-K dated May 24,
1995.

*** Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K dated March 27,
1996.