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): MARCH 19, 1999
PROTECTION ONE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE 0-24780 93-1063818
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
6011 BRISTOL PARKWAY 90230
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 338-6930
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 19, 1999, Protection One, Inc. announced the
resignation of James M. Mackenzie, Jr. as president and chief executive officer
and the appointment of John E. Mack III as chief executive officer, Thomas K.
Rankin as president and chief operating officer, Tony Somma as acting chief
financial officer and Douglas T. Lake as chairman of the board of directors.
On March 22, 1999, Protection One, Inc. announced the
extension of the termination deadline under the merger agreement relating to the
acquisition of Lifeline Systems, Inc. from April 30, 1999 to June 1, 1999.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated March 19, 1999.
99.2 Press Release dated March 22, 1999.
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SIGNATURES
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.
PROTECTION ONE, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: March 24, 1999 By: /s/ John E. Mack
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John E. Mack
Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated March 19, 1999.
99.2 Press Release dated March 22, 1999.