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): | February 19, 2003 |
ROCK OF AGES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 0-29464 | 03-0153200 |
772 Graniteville Road, Graniteville, Vermont 05654
(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) (802) 476-3121
NONE
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
ROCK OF AGES CORPORATION
FORM 8-K
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 19, 2003 the Registrant announced earnings for the fourth quarter and annual results for 2002.
The Registrant also announced that Rock of Ages' Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's Class A and B common stock for the first quarter of 2003. The dividend will be $.01 per share, to be paid on March 28, 2003 to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2003. The Company expects to pay a dividend on a quarterly basis.
On February 19, 2003, the Registrant issued a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in the press release is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated February 19, 2003.
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ROCK OF AGES CORPORATION
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ROCK OF AGES CORPORATION
| Dated: February 19, 2003 | By: /s/Michael Tule Michael Tule Vice President/ General Counsel |
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