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
December 11, 2000 (December 8,2000)
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Rent-Way, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 000-22026 25-1407782
(State or other (Commission File Number)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
jurisdiction of
corporation)
One RentWay Place, Erie, Pennsylvania 16505
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(Address of principal executive offices) Zip Code
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (814) 455-5378
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Item 5. Other Events
Rent-Way Updates Status of
Accounting Investigation
December 8, 2000 - Erie, Pennsylvania. Rent-Way, Inc. (NYSE-RWY) today announced
that its ongoing accounting investigation is nearing completion. The Company
expects to announce results early next week. Shortly thereafter, Rent-Way also
plans to release information regarding its expected performance in fiscal year
2001.
Rent-Way is the second largest operator of rental-purchase stores in the United
States. Rent-Way rents quality name-brand merchandise such as home entertainment
equipment, computers, furniture and appliances from 1,126 stores in 42 states.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Rent-Way, Inc.
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(Registrant)
December 11, 2000 /s/ William E. Morgenstern
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(Date) (Signature)
William E. Morgenstern
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
December 11, 2000 /s/ Willam A. McDonnell
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(Date) (Signature)
William A. McDonnell
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
