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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 9, 1996
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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-9787 73-1105145
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(Commission (IRS Employer
File Number) Identification No.)
200 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1400
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 627-6000
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N.A.
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On May 9, 1996, Republic Industries, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press
release relating to the resignation of the Registrant's Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, Gregory K. Fairbanks. Such press release
is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On May 10, 1996, the Registrant announced that its Board of Directors had
declared a 2-for-1 stock split on its common stock, par value $.01 ("Common
Stock") for stockholders of record on May 28, 1996 (the "Record Date"). One
share of Common Stock will be distributed on June 8, 1996 to stockholders of
record for each outstanding share of Common Stock held by such stockholders on
the Record Date. The description herein of the Stock Split is qualified in its
entirety by the Registrant's press release, dated May 10, 1996, which is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
The Exhibits to this Report are listed in the Exhibit Index set
forth elsewhere herein.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard L. Handley
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Richard L. Handley
Senior Vice President
and General Counsel
Date: May 16, 1996
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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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2. None
4. None
16. None
17. None
21. None
23. None
24. None
27. None
99.1 Press Release, dated May 9, 1996.
99.2 Press Release, dated May 10, 1996.
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Exhibit 99.1
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
200 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1400
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-627-6000
954-779-3884 FAX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: J. RONALD CASTELL
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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES OFFICER RESIGNS
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (May 9, 1996)--Republic Industries, Inc.
(NASDAQ:RWIN) today announced that Gregory K. Fairbanks, Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer, citing personal reasons, has submitted
his resignation.
"Greg has been instrumental in the formation of the new Republic Industries
and his contributions have been significant in helping to lead the Company
through the first stage of its growth plan," said Republic Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, H. Wayne Huizenga. "We will miss Greg, but respect his
decision. We appreciate his willingness to remain with the Company through the
first of July to assist us in making an orderly transition of his
responsibilities," Huizenga added.
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Exhibit 99.2
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
200 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1400
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-627-6000
954-524-2372 FAX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: J. RONALD CASTELL
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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES STOCK SPLIT
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (May 10, 1996)--Republic Industries, Inc.
(NASDAQ:RWIN) Chairman and CEO H. Wayne Huizenga announced at the Company's
1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders that the Company's Board of Directors had
declared a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend. The
dividend will be made to shareholders of record on May 28, 1996 and will be
distributed on June 8, 1996.
Republic is a diversified services company which currently provides
primarily solid waste services to a broad range of solid waste generators in
the U.S. solid waste services industry.
