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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 (Date of earliest event reported): July 11, 2000
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RPM, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 1-14187 34-6550857
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
2628 Pearl Road, P.O. Box 777, Medina, Ohio 44258
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (330) 273-5090
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Item 5. Other Events
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On July 11, 2000, RPM, Inc. issued a news release, a copy of which is
filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
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(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibits.
Number Description
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99.1 News Release, dated July 11, 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.
RPM, INC.
Date: July 11, 2000 By: /s/ P. Kelly Tompkins
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P. Kelly Tompkins
Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Description of Exhibit
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99.1 News Release, dated July 11, 2000.
