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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 JULY 21, 1999
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DOSKOCIL MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
TEXAS 333-37081 75-1281683
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (COMMISSION (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) FILE NUMBER) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
4209 BARNETT BOULEVARD, ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76017
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
(817) 467-5116
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
The Registrant's press release dated July 21, 1999 is filed herewith
and incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release issued by the Registrant dated July 21,
1999.
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, HEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.
DATED: JULY 21, 1999
/s/ JOHN J. CASEY
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JOHN J. CASEY
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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99.1 Press Release issued by the Registrant dated July 21, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
John Casey, Chief Financial Officer
Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
817-467-5116
DOSKOCIL APPOINTS NEW PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ARLINGTON, TX (July 21, 1999) -- The majority shareholder of Doskocil
Manufacturing Company, Westar Capital, announced today the appointment of Larry
Rembold as President and Chief Executive Officer, replacing Gary Kleinjan, who
is leaving the company to pursue other business opportunities.
Kleinjan, who had been Doskocil's President and Chief Executive Officer since
1997, said, "I am proud to have been associated with such an outstanding company
and to have had the opportunity to build the fine management team now in place."
Mr. Rembold, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Dolco Packaging
Corp., a publicly traded plastic manufacturing company, also served as Doskocil
Manufacturing Company's President and Chief Executive Officer during part of
1997, and for two years has been a member of the Board. Most recently, Mr.
Rembold served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Harper Leather Goods,
Inc., a manufacturer of pet consumables.
John Clark, Westar's managing partner, further stated "Larry Rembold has an
excellent background in manufacturing and customer service. We are delighted he
will be expanding his role at our Company. He will be relocating to the Dallas
Metroplex area immediately."
Doskocil Manufacturing Company manufactures a broad range of plastic and other
pet products sold through a distribution network of more than 2000 retailers.
Doskocil's major products include pet carriers, pet shelters and other related
pet products and plastic carriers for sporting equipment. The company's
principal offices and manufacturing operations are located in Arlington, Texas.
For further information, please contact Mr. John Casey, Chief Financial Officer.
