-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SVppwSokPuCvesI0lSyz0c1GnCvKfe5fUxF3Yapwl1lzJkfjDMmCgVW6do7CGgqt Wl1FRV4tMIOoWvb8Cy53kA== 0000950144-96-003470.txt : 19960618 0000950144-96-003470.hdr.sgml : 19960618 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950144-96-003470 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19960612 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 19960617 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000350698 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REFUSE SYSTEMS [4953] IRS NUMBER: 731105145 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-09787 FILM NUMBER: 96581887 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STREET 2: STE 1400 CITY: FT. LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33301 BUSINESS PHONE: 3057618333 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 EAST LAS OLAS BLVD STREET 2: SUITE 1400 CITY: FT. LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33301 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: REPUBLIC WASTE INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: REPUBLIC RESOURCES CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19900226 8-K 1 REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. FORM 8-K 6/12/96 1 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) June 12, 1996 ------------- REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. ------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware -------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-9787 73-1105145 ------ ---------- (Commission (IRS Employer File Number) Identification No.) 200 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1400 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 -------------------------------------- -------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 627-6000 -------------- N.A. ------------------------------------------ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events. On June 12, 1996, Republic Industries, Inc. (the "Registrant") announced that it had entered an agreement to acquire CarChoice, Inc., a developer and operator of used car superstores, in a transaction valued at approximately $95 million. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, will be completed through the issuance by the Registrant of shares of its common stock. The transaction will be accounted for using the pooling of interests method of accounting. The descriptions contained herein of the transaction are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Press Release, dated June 12, 1996, attached hereto as Exhibit 99, which is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. The Exhibits to this Report are listed in the Exhibit Index set forth elsewhere herein. 3 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. REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Richard L. Handley ----------------------------- Richard L. Handley Senior Vice President Date: June 17, 1996 4 REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. EXHIBIT INDEX
Number and Description of Exhibit - ---------------------- 1. None 2. None 4. None 16. None 17. None 21. None 23. None 24. None 27. None 99. Press Release, dated June 12, 1996.
EX-99 2 PRESS RELEASE 6/12/96 1 Exhibit 99 REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. 200 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1400 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 954-627-6000 954-779-3884 FAX FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: J. RONALD CASTELL - --------------------- (954) 627-6000 REPUBLIC INDUSTRIES, INC. TO ACQUIRE CARCHOICE, INC. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (June 12, 1996)--Republic Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:RWIN) today announced that it has agreed to acquire CarChoice, Inc., a developer and operator of used car superstores. This agreement follows Republic's previously announced intention to acquire AutoNation USA, a corporation which is developing a similar chain of used car megastores. H. Wayne Huizenga, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Republic, stated "With CarChoice and AutoNation USA, Republic will become a leading force in the used car industry. Together, these acquisitions will give us a substantial presence in several major markets and a solid foundation for expanding our concept across the United States." CarChoice currently operates superstores in Dallas, Texas and Detroit, Michigan and has nine additional sites under development. The transaction is valued at approximately $95 million and will be completed through the issuance by Republic of shares of its common stock. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and will be accounted for under the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. Upon closing of the transaction, Waad J. Nadhir will continue as President and Chief Executive Officer of CarChoice. He will become Vice Chairman of AutoNation USA upon Republic's acquisition of AutoNation USA. Republic is a diversified company operating in the solid waste and electronic security services industries. The Company is expanding into the automotive industry. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----