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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): July 25, 2000
OGDEN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in the charter)
DELAWARE 1-3122 13-5549268
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(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10121
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 868-6000
NONE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On July 25, 2000 Ogden Corporation issued a press release, a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBIT
(a) Financial Statements of business acquired: Not Applicable
(b) Pro forma financial information: Not Applicable
(c) Exhibit:
A) Press Release of Ogden Corporation, dated July 25, 2000,
reporting that it had signed a definitive agreement with
John Menzies plc to sell its Ogden Aviation Ground
Services business for approximately $117.8 million.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
OGDEN CORPORATION
Dated: July 31, 2000 By: /s/ WILLIAM J. METZGER
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William J. Metzger
Vice President and Chief
Accounting Officer
