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U.S. 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): November 17, 2000
KAISER GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware File No. 1-12248 54-1437073
(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
9300 Lee Highway
Fairfax, Virginia 22031-1207
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
703-934-3300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other events
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In a press release dated November 17, 2000, Kaiser Group International, Inc.
announced that its subsidiary, Kaiser Government Programs, Inc., had completed
an exchange offer to recordholders, as of August 14, 2000, of Kaiser Group
International, Inc.'s senior subordinated notes due 2003. A copy of this one-
page press release is attached to this Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99(a).
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit 99(a) - Press Release
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KAISER GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Timothy P. O'Connor
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Timothy P. O'Connor
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
and Chief Administrative Officer
Date: November 21, 2000