SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
October 29, 1998
(Date of Report, date of earliest event reported)
VALHI, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-5467 87-011015
(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation) No.)
5430 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75240-2697
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(972) 233-1700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
Item 5: Other Events
On October 29, 1998, the registrant, Valhi, Inc., issued the press release
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7: Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibit
Item No. Exhibit Index
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99.1 Press release dated October 29, 1998 issued by Valhi,
Inc.
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.
VALHI, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Steven L. Watson
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Steven L. Watson
President
Date: October 29, 1998
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR CONFIRMATION:
VALHI, INC. ANDREW LOUIS
THREE LINCOLN CENTRE SECRETARY
5430 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1700 (972) 233-1700
DALLAS, TEXAS 75240-2697
(972) 233-1700
VALHI ANNOUNCES DIRECTOR AND OFFICER CHANGE
Dallas, Texas...October 29, 1998...Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) announced today
that Steven L. Watson has been elected as a director and president of Valhi,
Inc. Mr. Watson, age 47, has served in various positions with Valhi and related
companies since 1980. Mr. Watson will report to Harold C. Simmons, chairman of
the board and chief executive officer of Valhi.
Valhi is engaged in the titanium dioxide pigments, component products
(ergonomic computer support systems, precision ball bearing slides and locking
systems), titanium metals products and waste management industries.
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