SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): April 23, 2004
Brooke Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Kansas 0-31789 48-1009756
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
10895 Grandview Drive, Suite 250, Overland Park, Kansas 66210
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (913) 661-0123
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Item 5. Other events
On April 23, 2004, Brooke Corporation (the "Registrant") issued a press release
(hereinafter referred to as "Press Release") announcing new developments. Press
Release is attached hereto and referenced as Exhibit 99.1.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned
that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and several
factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to anticipated
revenues, gross margins, earnings, and growth of the market for our products.
The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ from
those indicated in the forward-looking statements: uncertainties associated with
market acceptance of and demand for the Company's products, impact of
competitive products and pricing, dependence on third party suppliers,
uncertainties associates with the development of technology, and the dependence
on intellectual property rights. Investors are directed to the Company's 2002
annual report, which is available from the Company without charge for a more
complete description of the Company's business.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2004
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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, thereto duly authorized.
BROOKE CORPORATION
Date: April 23, 2004 By: /s/ Robert D. Orr
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Robert D. Orr
CEO
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2004
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