8-K 1 e-9120.txt CURRENT REPORT DATED 10-17-2002 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): October 17, 2002 RURAL/METRO CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-22056 86-0746929 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 8401 East Indian School Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (480) 994-3886 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On October 17, 2002, we received a notice from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") indicating we evidenced compliance with the requirements necessary for continued listing on the Nasdaq SmallCap Market as set forth in the Panel's decisions dated April 16, 2002, and October 8, 2002. ITEM 7. EXHIBITS 99.1 Press Release dated October 18, 2002. 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. RURAL/METRO CORPORATION Date: October 22, 2002 By: /s/ John S. Banas III ------------------------------------ John S. Banas III Senior Vice President CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit ----------- ------- 99.1 Press Release dated October 18, 2002