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): June 4, 1996
EVEREST & JENNINGS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number: 0-3585
Delaware 95-2536185
(State or other jurisdiction (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)
4203 Earth City Expressway, Earth City, Missouri 63045
(Address of principal executive offices)
(314) 512-7000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Exhibit Index located on Page 3
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Item 5. Other Events.
On June 4, 1996 the Company announced results of a shareholder vote
approving a one-for-ten reverse stock split affecting all of the Company's
common and preferred shares. The reverse stock split will be effective
June 5, 1996 and the Company's new shares of common stock will begin
trading on the American Stock Exchange June 6, 1996. Reference is made to
the Company's press release, filed herewith as Exhibit 20.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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20 Press release dated June 4, 1996.
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.
EVEREST & JENNINGS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
(Registrant)
Date: June 5, 1996 By: Timothy W. Evans
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Form 8-K dated June 4, 1996
Exhibit Sequential Page
Number Description Number/Reference
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20 Press release dated June 4, 1996. 4
EXHIBIT 20
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information:
Tim Evans, 314-512-7275
St. Louis, Missouri, June 4, 1996 -- Everest & Jennings International Ltd.
today announced results of a shareholder vote approving a one-for-ten
reverse stock split affecting all of the Company's common and preferred
shares. The reverse stock split will be effective June 5, 1996 and the
Company's new shares of common stock will begin trading on the AMEX June 6,
1996. The trading symbol of the Company's stock will remain EJ.
Everest & Jennings is engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of
wheelchairs and homecare beds.
