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
June 22, 2005
(Date of earliest event reported)
ALDERWOODS GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware | | 000-33277 | | 52-1522627 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
311 Elm Street, Suite 1000, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(513) 768-7400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On June 22, 2005, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Alderwoods Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, increased the number of directors from 9 to 10 and elected Cheryl R. Cooper to fill the new seat on the Board, effective June 24, 2005. Ms. Cooper was also appointed a member of the Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, effective June 24, 2005.
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.
| Alderwoods Group, Inc. |
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| By: | /s/ Paul A. Houston | |
| | Paul A. Houston |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: June 22, 2005 | |
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