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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) January 3, 1997
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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.)
450 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1200
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 713-5200
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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 January 3, 1997, Republic Industries, Inc. (the "Registrant")
completed the previously announced acquisition of Ed Mullinax, Inc.
("Mullinax"). As a result of such transaction, Mullinax became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Registrant.
The descriptions contained herein of the transaction are qualified in their
entirety by reference to the Press Release, dated January 3, 1997, attached
hereto as Exhibit 99, 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 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/ Michael S. Karsner
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Michael S. Karsner
Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
Date: January 17, 1997
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REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number and
Description of Exhibit
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1. None
2. None
4. None
15. None
16. None
17. None
21. None
23. None
24. None
27. None
99. Press Release, dated January 3, 1997.
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Exhibit 99
[REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. LETTERHEAD]
450 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1200
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
954-713-5200
954-713-2115 FAX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: J. Ronald Castell
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Michael Karsner
(954) 713-5230
REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES COMPLETES ACQUISITIONS OF ED MULLINAX, INC.
AND BELL DODGE, INC.
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (January 3, 1997) -- Republic Industries, Inc.
(NASDAQ:RWIN) announced the closings of two new car dealership acquisitions: Ed
Mullinax, Inc. and Bell Dodge, Inc.
Ed Mullinax, Inc. headquartered in Amherst, Ohio is the number one Ford
retailer in the United States and operates Ford dealerships in Amherst,
Wickliffe, North Canton, Ohio and Margate, Florida. The company also operates a
Lincoln Mercury dealership in Brunswick, Ohio.
Bell Dodge, Inc. operates an exclusive Dodge dealership in Phoenix,
Arizona and is the second largest Dodge dealership in that company's
Southwestern zone.
Steve Berrard, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Republic stated
"These two fine organizations share similar philosophies regarding the future
of automobile retailing. Ed Mullinax of Ed Mullinax, Inc., and Keith Cowherd
founder and General Manager of Bell Dodge, and their experienced executives are
a significant addition to Republic's management group."
Republic is a diversified company operating in the automotive, solid waste,
electronic security and out-of-home media industries.
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