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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
SEPTEMBER 26, 2000
AMRESCO CAPITAL TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 1-14029 75-2744858
(State or other (Commission (IRS employer
jurisdiction of file number) identification no.)
incorporation or
organization)
700 NORTH PEARL STREET, SUITE 1900
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(214) 953-7700
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Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On September 26, 2000, the shareholders of AMRESCO Capital Trust
approved the liquidation and dissolution of the Company under the terms and
conditions of a plan of liquidation and dissolution which had previously been
approved by the Company's Board of Trust Managers.
Prior to the opening of the market on September 27, 2000, the Registrant
issued a press release announcing the results of the shareholders' vote on the
liquidation and dissolution proposal. Additionally, the Company announced the
timing and amount of its first liquidating distribution pursuant to the plan of
liquidation and dissolution. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
The following Exhibits are filed herewith:
99.1 Press Release dated September 27, 2000.
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SIGNATURE
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.
AMRESCO CAPITAL TRUST
By: /s/ THOMAS R. LEWIS II
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Thomas R. Lewis II
Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
Date: October 4, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1* Press Release dated September 27, 2000.
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* filed herewith
