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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 April 26, 1996
(Date of earliest event reported)
Serv-Tech, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-1788 1398757
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
5200 Cedar Crest Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77087
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
713 644-9974
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On April 26, 1996, Serv-Tech, Inc. ("the Company") signed a letter of intent to
merge with HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. ("HydroChem") of Houston, Texas.
HydroChem shareholders would be issued shares representing 55 percent of the
total outstanding shares (including the Company's stock options) of a new entity
formed for such purpose. The Company's shareholders would receive shares
representing 45 percent of the new entity. The transaction would be tax-free
for shareholders of both companies. The letter of intent calls for both parties
to negotiate and finalize a definitive merger agreement by July 1, 1996.
Consummation of the merger will be subject to approval by the board of directors
and shareholders of each company, and upon usual and customary conditions,
including regulatory approvals.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 News Release announcing the letter of intent to merge
with HydroChem, dated April 26, 1996.
99.2 Letter of Intent.