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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

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FORM 11-K

 

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x	Annual Report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

 

¨	Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the transition period from              to             

 

Commission File Number 0-13617

 

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The Lifeline Employees’ Savings

and Investment Plan

(Full Title of Plan)

 

LIFELINE SYSTEMS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

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MASSACHUSETTS		04-2537528
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

111 LAWRENCE STREET, FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS		01702
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (508) 988-1000

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Compensation and Benefits Committee of Lifeline Systems, Inc. has duly caused this annual report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

LIFELINE SYSTEMS, INC. (REGISTRANT)

 

/s/ Mark G. Beucler
BY		Mark G. Beucler
		Vice President, Finance and
		Chief Financial Officer
DATE		July 30, 2004

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.		Exhibit
(99.1)		Annual Report for the Lifeline Employees’ Savings and Investment Plan
(99.1a)		Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm