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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
JULY 18, 2000
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RDO EQUIPMENT CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-12641 45-0306084
(State or Other of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation) Identification Number)
2829 SOUTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE
FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA 58103
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(701) 237-7363
(Company's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
RDO Equipment Co. reports that a press release dated July 18, 2000, a copy of
which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1, was made publicly available on July 18,
2000.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF BUSINESSES ACQUIRED.
Not Applicable
(b) PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Not Applicable
(c) EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated July 18, 2000 (filed herewith)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
RDO EQUIPMENT CO.
By: /s/ Thomas K. Espel
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Thomas K. Espel
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Dated: July 18, 2000
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RDO EQUIPMENT CO.
FORM 8-K
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press Release dated July 18, 2000 (filed herewith)
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