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
April 11, 2000
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(Date of earliest event reported)
SAFETY-KLEEN CORP.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-8368 51-0228924
(State of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification No.)
1301 Gervais Street, Suite 300,
Columbia, South Carolina 29201
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(803) 933-4200
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On Apri 11, 2000, the registrant issued the press release filed with
this this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibits 99.1. The information contained
in Exhibit 99.1 is incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued April 11, 2000 (Filed herewith.)
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
SAFETY-KLEEN CORP.
Date: April 12, 2000 By: /s/ Grover C. Wrenn
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Grover C. Wrenn
Vice Chairman
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release issued April 11, 2000 (Filed herewith.)
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Kyte
April 11, 2000 803-933-4212
SAFETY-KLEEN RETAINS LAZARD FRERES & CO., LLC
Columbia, S.C. -- Safety-Kleen Corp. announced today that it has
retained the services of global investment bank Lazard Freres & Co. LLC, as
corporate restructuring financial advisor. Based in New York, London and Paris
with over 2,700 employees worldwide, Lazard is one of the most respected
corporate advisors in the financial community.
"Lazard's distinguished reputation and expertise in corporate
restructuring is internationally recognized," stated Dave Thomas, Chairman of
the Safety-Kleen Board's Executive Committee. "We look forward to working with
them."
Lazard will assist and advise Safety-Kleen regarding capital structure
and long-range financial planning.
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