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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
Date of Report December 22, 1999
Commission file number 333-21411
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ROSE HILLS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3915765
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
3888 South Workman Mill Road
Whittier, California 90601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(562) 692-1212
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
In connection with the acquisition of Rose Hills Memorial Park from the Rose
Hills Memorial Park Association (Seller) in November 1996, the Company was
granted an option to purchase approximately 70.5 gross acres of undeveloped
permitted cemetery property for $18.2 million. On November 15, 1999 the company
exercised its option to purchase the undeveloped property and entered into an
agreement to sell the property to a third party.
On December 15, 1999 escrow closed on both the option and sales agreement. The
Company netted approximately $0.3 million from exercising its option and the
simultaneous sale of the undeveloped property. The Company is entitled to an
additional purchase price up to approximately $2.5 million if the buyer is able
to secure entitlements from local governmental authorities within the next
eighteen months.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
None
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
Dated: December 22, 1999
Rose Hills Company
/s/ Kenton C. Woods
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Kenton C. Woods
Senior Vice President, Finance,
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary
and Treasurer
