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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
MARCH 18, 1996
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
WATERHOUSE INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 0-15948 13-3400568
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation File Number) Identification No.)
100 WALL STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10005
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 806-3500
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
The registrant issued a press release stating that the registrant and
a third party have commenced preliminary discussions with a view to a
possible business combination. The registrant's press release is
attached as an exhibit to this report.
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(C) EXHIBITS
28. Press release issued by Waterhouse Investor Services, Inc.
on March 18, 1996 announcing preliminary discussions with a
third party regarding possible business combination.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
WATERHOUSE INVESTORS SERVICES, INC.
Registrant
Dated: March 18, 1996 By: /s/ Richard H. Neiman
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Richard H. Neiman
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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28 Press release issued by Waterhouse Investor 7
Services, Inc. on March 18, 1996 announcing
preliminary discussions regarding possible
business combination.
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EXHIBIT 28
PRESS RELEASE ISSUED MARCH 18, 1996
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For Release: IMMEDIATELY
Contact: Kenneth I. Coco, Investor Relations
Waterhouse Investors Services, Inc.
100 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005
(212) 806-3546
March 18, 1996, New York, New York - Waterhouse Investor Services, Inc. (NYSE:
WHO) announced that the Company and a third party have commenced preliminary
discussions with a view to a possible business combination. No price has been
negotiated, no agreement has been reached, and the Board of Directors of the
Company at this time has made no determination with respect to a business
combination. There can be no assurance that an agreement will be reached or,
if reached, will be consummated.
