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
January 25, 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
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(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 January 25, 2000, Safety-Kleen Corp. (NYSE:SK) announced that Mr.
James R. Bullock. resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a
Director of the Company. The full text of the announcement is reproduced below.
For Immediate Release
JAMES R. BULLOCK RESIGNS AS CHAIRMAN
OF THE BOARD AND A DIRECTOR OF SAFETY-KLEEN
Columbia, S.C.--January 25, 2000--Safety-Kleen Corp. (NYSE: SK) announced today
that Mr. James R Bullock, in compliance with a requirement of Laidlaw Inc.,
resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors and as a Director of the Company.
Mr. Bullock, the former Chief Executive Officer of Laidlaw Inc., Safety-Kleen's
44% shareholder, has served as Chairman and a Director since the Company became
public in 1997.
Safety-Kleen Corp. is the leading industrial waste service company for both
hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. From collection through recycle and
disposal, the Company provides comprehensive waste management services to over
400,000 customers in North America.
For further information contact:
Kenneth W. Winger, President and Chief Executive Officer - (803) 933-4212
Paul R. Humphreys, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer -
(803) 933-4261
Safety-Kleen Investor Relations - (803) 933-4285
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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.
SAFETY-KLEEN CORP.
By: /s/ Kenneth W. Winger
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Name: Kenneth W. Winger
Title: President and Chief Executive
Officer
Date: January 26, 2000
