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: August 17, 2000
W.R. CARPENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
STATE OF DELAWARE 333-31187 54-1049647
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
7433 North First Street,
Fresno, CA 93720
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(559) 353-3950
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events.
On August 17, 2000, W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc. (the "Company")
announced the signing of a non-binding expression of interest with United
Rentals (North America), Inc. on August 10, 2000. Attached as Exhibit 99.c, and
incorporated herein by this reference, is a copy of the Company's press release
dated August 17, 2000 entitled "W.R. Carpenter Announces Entry Into Discussions
for Sale of Horizon High-Reach, Inc. with United Rentals."
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
99.c Press Release of W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc. dated August 17,2000
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 17, 2000
W.R. CARPENTER NORTH AMERICA, INC.
By /s/ Graham D. Croot, Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Title
99.c W.R. Carpenter North America, Inc. press release dated August
17, 2000 entitled "W.R. Carpenter Announces Entry Into
Discussions for Sale of Horizon High-Reach, Inc. with United
Rentals".
EXHIBIT 99.C
