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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
March 17, 1995
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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WMX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-7327 36-2660763
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
3003 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(708) 572-8800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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On March 17, 1995, the registrant issued a news release reporting that its
wholly owned Chemical Waste Management, Inc. ("CWM") subsidiary would record a
first quarter 1995 special after-tax charge of approximately $91 million, or
$.19 per registrant share, relating primarily to a revaluation of investments in
certain hazardous waste treatment and processing technologies and facilities
which CWM has determined are not needed to serve the future needs of the
hazardous waste services market.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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No financial statements, pro forma financial information or exhibits are filed
as a part of this report.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed by the undersigned thereunto
duly authorized.
WMX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
/s/ Thomas A. Witt
By: _______________________________
Thomas A. Witt
Vice President
Dated: March 20, 1995
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WMX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number and Description of Exhibit*
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1. None
2. None
4. None
16. None
17. None
20. None
23. None
24. None
27. None
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*Exhibits not listed are inapplicable.
