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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 13, 1998
ORLEANS HOMEBUILDERS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware 1-6830 59-0874323
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(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
One Greenwood Square, #101, 3333 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 215-245-7500
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FPA CORPORATION
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On July 13, 1998, the Registrant filed with the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation
changing its name from "FPA Corporation" to "Orleans Homebuilders, Inc." From
and after July 13, 1998, the Registrant's ticker symbol on the American Stock
Exchange is "OHB", the CUSIP number for its common stock is 686588 10 4 and the
CUSIP number for its 14 1/2% Subordinated Debentures due September 1, 2000 is
686588 AA 2.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
Not Applicable.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
Not Applicable.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
ORLEANS HOMEBUILDERS, INC.
By: /s/ Joseph A. Santangelo
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Joseph A. Santangelo
Secretary and Treasurer
July 14, 1998
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