CHEMED CORP — M&A Activity 2003

Aug 29, 2003

8-K 1 a298k.htm ROTO-ROOTER'S 8-K FOR 8/29/03 PRESS RELEASE Roto-Rooter's Aug 29, 2003 8-k 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): August 29, 2003 ROTO-ROOTER, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-8351 31-0791746 (State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer jurisdiction of Identification incorporation) Number) 2600 Chemed Center, 255 East 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (513) 762-6900 Page 1 of 2 Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure On August 29, 2003, Roto-Rooter, Inc. announced that it signed a letter of intent to acquire the franchise operations in Orange County and San Diego, California; Eugene, Portland, and Salem, Oregon; Salt Lake City, Provo, and Park City, Utah; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; and Dallas and El Paso, Texas. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired Not Applicable b) Pro Forma Financial Information Not Applicable c) Exhibits (99.1) Registrant's press release dated August 29, 2003. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ROTO-ROOTER, INC. Dated: August 29, 2003 By: /s/ Arthur V. Tucker, Jr. ----------------- --------------------------- Arthur V. Tucker, Jr. Vice President and Controller Page 2 of 2