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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): October 13, 2000
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THE KEITH COMPANIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)
California 000-26561 33-0203193
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2955 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92626
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (714) 540-0800
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Acquisition of Crosby Mead Benton & Associates.
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On October 13, 2000, The Keith Companies, Inc., a California corporation
(the "Registrant") acquired all of the outstanding shares of common stock of
privately-held Crosby Mead Benton & Associates, a California corporation. A
copy of the press release issued by the Registrant on October 16, 2000
concerning the foregoing transaction is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is
incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
Exhibits.
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99.1 Text of Press Release dated October 16, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 27, 2000 THE KEITH COMPANIES, INC.
By: /s/ Aram H. Keith
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Aram H. Keith
Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer
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