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UNITED STATES 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) December 8, 1997
BOOTS & COOTS INTERNATIONAL WELL CONTROL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 33-22097-NY 11-2908692
(State or jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) identification number)
5151 SAN FELIPE, SUITE 450
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 621-7911
Former name or former address if changed since last report: Not Applicable
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ITEM 8. CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
On December 8, 1997, it was announced by the Chairman of the Board at the annual
meeting of the Stockholders that the fiscal year of the Registrant was changed
from a fiscal year ending on June 30 to a fiscal year ending on December 31. The
report covering the transition period will be filed on Form 10-KSB.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 23, 1997 Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc.
By: /s/ Thomas L. Easley
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Thomas L. Easley
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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