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UNITED STATES
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
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SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
(Date of Report)
TYLER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-10485 75-2303920
(State or other (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation or
organization)
3200 SAN JACINTO TOWER
2121 SAN JACINTO STREET
DALLAS, TX 75201
(Address of principal executive offices)
(214) 754-7800
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 21, 1997, Tyler Corporation ("Tyler") announced the
appointment by its Board of Directors of Louis A. Waters as a Director. In
addition, Richmond Partners, Ltd., a Houston-based investment partnership of
which Mr. Waters is the managing general partner, will make a significant
capital investment in Tyler. The investment will be in the form of a cash
purchase for $3.5 million of a package of Tyler securities consisting of 2.0
million common shares and a warrant to acquire 2.0 million common shares with
an exercise price of $2.50 per share.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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10.24 Purchase Agreement between Tyler Corporation,
Richmond Partners, Ltd. and Louis A. Waters, dated
August 20, 1997.
20 Press Release dated August 21, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TYLER CORPORATION
By: /s/ DAVID P. TUSA
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David P. Tusa,
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
By: /s/ SCOTT R. CREASMAN
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Scott R. Creasman,
Vice President and Controller
(principal accounting officer)
Date: September 2, 1997
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
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10.24 Purchase Agreement between Tyler Corporation,
Richmond Partners, Ltd. and Louis A. Waters, dated
August 20, 1997.
20 Press Release dated August 21, 1997.