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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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) DECEMBER 20, 1999
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BENJAMIN MOORE & CO.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
NEW JERSEY 0-8894 13-5256230
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Of Incorporation) Identification No.)
51 CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD, MONTVALE, NEW JERSEY 07645
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 573-9600
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NONE
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5. Other Events
The Executive and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors of
Benjamin Moore & Co. on December 20, 1999 declared a special dividend on its
common stock of twelve cents ($0.12) per share payable January 31, 2000 to
shareholders of record on December 31, 1999. The following letter is being
sent to all shareholders:
In recognition of the Company's outstanding performance in 1999, we
are pleased to announce that the Executive and Finance Committee of
the Board of Directors of Benjamin Moore & Co. has declared a
special dividend of $0.12 per share. This special dividend will be
payable on January 31, 2000 to all shareholders of record on
December 31, 1999.
On behalf of Benjamin Moore & Co., we thank you for your continued
support.
We wish you a most happy and prosperous 2000.
SIGNATURES
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.
BENJAMIN MOORE & CO.
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(Registrant)
Date December 21, 1999 By /s/ John T. Rafferty
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John T. Rafferty
Secretary
