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): August 20, 2004
Brooke Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Kansas 0-31789 48-1009756
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
10950 Grandview Dr., Suite 600, 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 August 20, 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 may contain 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. 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 and their pricing, ability to meet product demand,
exposure to market risks, uncertainties associated with the development of
technology, changes in the law, the dependence on intellectual property rights,
and the effectiveness of internal controls. Investors are directed to the
Company's most recent annual and quarterly reports, which are 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 August 20, 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: August 20, 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 August 20, 2004
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