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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
Date of Report: October 16, 2000
WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Commission File Number 1-12054
A Delaware corporation
IRS Employer Identification No. 35-0565601
720 PARK BOULEVARD, BOISE, IDAHO 83729
208/386-5000
Former Name of Registrant: Morrison Knudsen Corporation
Former Address of Registrant: Morrison Knudsen Plaza, Boise, Idaho 83729
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Item 5. Other Matters.
On October 16, 2000, the Company issued a press release announcing (1) its
intention to delay until Monday, October 23, 2000, its third quarter earnings
release and (2) the resignation of Anthony S. Cleberg, the Company's chief
financial officer. The resignation is effective October 26, 2000. A copy of the
press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is
incorporated herein by this reference. In addition, on October 17, 2000, the
Company filed a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission with
respect to its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
September 1, 2000.
Signature
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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.
WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: /s/ Craig G. Taylor
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Craig G. Taylor
Secretary
October 17, 2000
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