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Previous: WINK COMMUNICATIONS INC, 10-Q, EX-27.1, 2000-11-06 |
Next: MARKETING SPECIALISTS CORP, 8-K, EX-99.1, 2000-11-06 |
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):
November 2, 2000
Marketing Specialists Corporation
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Delaware |
0-24667 |
04-3411833 |
17855 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(972) 349-6200
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Merkert American Corporation
490 Turnpike Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021
(Former name and address)
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Item 5. Other Events |
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On November 2, 2000, the Registrant issued a press release announcing that on November 1, 2000, Richmont Capital Partners I, LP purchased Preferred Stock of the Registrant. The Registrant also noted that Richmont had reaffirmed its interest in purchasing all of the outstanding shares of the Registrant's common stock. A copy of this press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. |
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits |
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Exhibits |
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The following Exhibits are filed herewith: |
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99.1 |
Press Release issued by the Registrant on November 2, 2000 announcing the purchase of Preferred Stock by Richmont Capital Partners I, LP. |
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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MARKETING SPECIALISTS CORPORATION |
Date: November 3, 2000
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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99.1* |
Press Release issued by the Registrant on November 2, 2000 announcing the purchase of Preferred Stock by Richmont Capital Partners I, LP. |
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* filed herewith |
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