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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): January 9, 2002
SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter
TEXAS 1-6402-1 74-1488375
State of Incorporation or Commission File Number I.R.S. Employer
Organization Identification No.
1929 ALLEN PARKWAY
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77019
Address of Principal Executive Offices (Zip Code)
(713) 522-5141
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 9, 2002, Service Corporation International issued a
press release announcing charges recognized in the fourth quarter of 2001, the
adoption of a new "goodwill" accounting standard, and comments on recent
litigation. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on
Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
(c) EXHIBITS.
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press Release dated January 9, 2002.
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated: January 16, 2002
SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
By: /s/ James M. Shelger
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James M. Shelger
Senior Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 9, 2002.