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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported): May 23, 1995
STANDARD BRANDS PAINT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-4505 95-6029682
(Commission file number) (I.R.S. employer
identification number
4300 West 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90509-2956
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive offices)
(310) 214-2411
(Registrant's telephone number
including area code)
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
This report amends the 8-K dated May 16, 1995. The 8-K is
incorporated herein by reference. As required by the Commission, the
letter from Ernst & Young LLP, dated May 23, 1995, is filed as Exhibit 16.1
to this report.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma
Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) The following is filed as an Exhibit to this report:
Exhibit
Number Description
16.1 Ernst & Young LLP letter, dated May 23, 1995.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: May 25, 1995
STANDARD BRANDS PAINT COMPANY
(Registrant)
By: \s\ EDWARD A. DRURY
Name: Edward A. Drury
Title: Vice President and
Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
16.1 Ernst & Young LLP letter, dated May 23, 1995.
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EXHIBIT 16.1
May 23, 1995
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Gentlemen:
We have read Item 4 of Form 8-K dated May 18, 1995, of Standard Brands
Paint Company and are in agreement with the statements contained in the
first two paragraphs on page 5 therein. We have no basis to agree or
disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
