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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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) September 8, 1997: (August 27,
1997)
CULLIGAN WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware 51-0350629
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Culligan Parkway 60062
Northbrook, Illinois (Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (847) 205-6000
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events
On August 27, 1997, the Registrant's Board of Directors approved an
extension of the expiration date of its Stockholder's Rights Plan from September
13, 1997 to September 13,1998.
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.
CULLIGAN WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Date September 8, 1997 .................................
Edward A. Christensen
Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary
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