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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-C
Report by Issuer of Securities Quoted on NASDAQ
Interdealer Quotation System
Filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 13a-17
or 15d-17 thereunder
Thomas Edison Inns, Inc.
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(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
40 Pearl Street, N. W., Suite 900, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code 616-776-2600
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I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the
number of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security___________________________________________
2. Number of shares outstanding before the change______________
3. Number of shares outstanding after the change_______________
4. Effective date of change____________________________________
5. Method of change:
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Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange,
distribution, stock split, reverse split, acquisition of
stock for treasury, etc.)
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Give brief description of transaction_______________________
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change Thomas Edison Inns, Inc.
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2. Name after change Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.
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3. Effective date of charter
amendment changing name May 21, 1996
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4. Date of shareholder approval
of change, if required May 21, 1996
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Date: May 22, 1996 /s/James R. Saalfeld
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James R. Saalfeld
General Counsel and Secretary
