SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: September 28, 1999 BURNS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-5529 13-3408028 - ------------------------------- ----------------------- ------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission file number) (I.R.S. Employer Incorporation or organization) Identification No. 200 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60604 - -------------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (312) 322-8500 -1- BURNS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES FORM 8-K SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS September 28, 1999 open letter to shareholders from Chief Executive Officer regarding previously announced unsolicited preliminary expression of interest. See Exhibit 99. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS Financial Statements: None Exhibits: 99 - Open Letter to Shareholders from Chief Executive Officer -2- 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 thereunto duly authorized. Burns International Services Corporation ---------------------------------------- (Registrant) By /s/ Robert E. T. Lackey ---------------------------------------- (Signature) Robert E. T. Lackey Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Date: September 28, 1999