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
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 14, 2005 (September 12, 2005)
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Service Corporation International |
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
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Texas |
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1-6402-1 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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1929 Allen Parkway Houston, Texas |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (713) 522-5141 |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c)) |
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Item 8.01. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On September 12, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing the sale of its cemetery operations in South America. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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Exhibit |
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Press Release dated September 12, 2005 announcing the sale of its cemetery operations in South America |
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.
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Dated: September 14, 2005 |
SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL |
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By: |
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Name: |
Eric D. Tanzberger |
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Vice President and Corporate Controller |