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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
November 13, 2000
Hines Horticulture, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-24439 33-0803204
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
12621 Jeffrey Road, Irvine California 92620
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(949) 559-4444
Total No. of Pages: 5
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Item 5: Other Events.
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On November 10, 2000, Hines Horticulture, Inc. announced that on
November 9, 2000, the board of directors of Hines Nurseries, Inc.,
its wholly owned subsidiary, declared a record date of November 9,
2000 in connection with a consent solicitation to be conducted
with respect to all of its outstanding Series B 11 3/4% Senior
Subordinated Notes due October 15, 2005. A copy of the press
release containing this announcement is filed under Item 7 as
Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein.
Item 7: Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits
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Item Exhibit Index
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99.1 Press Release dated November 10, 2000
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 13, 2000
HINES HORTICULTURE, INC.
By: /s/ Claudia M. Pieropan
Claudia M. Pieropan
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 10, 2000
