1 FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): SEPTEMBER 6, 2000 ------------------------------ SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) GEORGIA 1-6853 58-1032521 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 616 EAST WALNUT AVENUE, P. O. DRAWER 2128, DALTON, GEORGIA 30720 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (706) 278-3812 ----------------------------- NOT APPLICABLE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On September 6, 2000, Shaw Industries, Inc. issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits. 99.1. Press release issued September 6, 2000. 3 SIGNATURE 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. Date: September 6, 2000 SHAW INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /s/ Bennie M. Laughter --------------------------------------- Name: Bennie M. Laughter ------------------------------- Title: Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel ------------------------------- 4 EXHIBIT INDEX NO. DESCRIPTION - --- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued September 6, 2000