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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 31, 1999
MASCO CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
DELEWARE 1-5794 38-1794485
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
of Incorporation)
21001 VAN BORN ROAD
TAYLOR, MICHIGAN 48180
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(313) 274-7400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 2. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 31, 1999, Masco Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Masco")
announced the acquisition of five companies. The acquisitions were all privately
negotiated transactions and the sellers included private individuals, private
trusts, investment management funds and institutions. There is no relationship
between any of the sellers and Masco or any of Masco's affiliates, any director
or officer of Masco or any associate of any director or officer of Masco.
The Arrow Fastener Company was acquired by Masco on July 16, 1999.
Inrecon, L.L.C. was acquired by Masco on August 12, 1999. Superia Radiatoren,
N.V. was acquired by Masco on July 30, 1999.
Both Behr Process Corporation and Mill's Pride, L.L.P, which are being
accounted for on a "pooling of interests" basis, were acquired by Masco on
August 31, 1999.
A portion of the funds to complete the transactions came from Masco's
working capital and a portion was financed through Masco's existing credit
agreement with Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as agent.
A more complete description of the companies acquired is included in
the August 31, 1999 press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
99, announcing the above-named transactions.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
Exhibit 99. Press Release dated August 31, 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.
MASCO CORPORATION
By: /s/ John Leekley
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John Leekley
Senior Vice President and
General Counsel
Date: September 13, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Sequential Page No.
99 Press Release dated August 31, 1999 5