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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) AUGUST 1, 2000
WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 000-20537 13-3429953
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
1500 NORTH DALE MABRY HIGHWAY, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33607
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (813) 871-4811
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 3, 2000, the Board of Directors of Walter Industries, Inc. announced
that Robert G. Burton had resigned as Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer for personal reasons. See press release dated August 3, 2000 and
Separation Agreement dated August 1, 2000, which are filed as exhibits to this
form.
Additionally, on August 3, 2000, the Board of Directors of Walter Industries,
Inc. announced that it had appointed Donald N. Boyce Interim Chairman, President
and Chief Executive Officer. The Company also announced the appointment of four
new members to its Board of Directors. See press release dated August 3, 2000,
which is filed as an exhibit to this form.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) EXHIBITS
Exhibit Number Description
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99 Press releases dated August 3, 2000
99 Separation agreement dated August 1, 2000
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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.
Date: AUGUST 18, 2000
WALTER INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ KIMBERLY A. PEREZ
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Title: Kimberly A. Perez
Vice President, Corporate Accounting
