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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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) FEBRUARY 10, 2005
SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
TEXAS 1-6402-1 74-1488375
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1929 Allen Parkway Houston, Texas 77019
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 522-5141
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
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ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On February 10, 2005, Service Corporation International issued a press release
announcing that the Company had initiated a quarterly cash dividend of two and
one-half cents per share of common stock. Also, the Company announced an
increase in its share repurchase program authorizing the investment of an
additional $100 million to repurchase its common stock. A copy of this press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by
reference.
The attached Exhibit 99.1 is not filed, but is furnished to comply with
Regulation FD. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the
exhibit, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or
incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of Service
Corporation's press release.
99.1 Press Release, dated February 10, 2005
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.
February 10, 2005 Service Corporation International
By: /s/ Eric D. Tanzberger
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Eric D. Tanzberger
Vice President and Corporate Controller
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NO.
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Exhibit99.1 Press Release of Service Corporation International dated
February 10, 2005, announcing the initiation of a quarterly
cash dividend of two and one-half cents per share of common
stock. The Company also announced the increase its share
repurchase program authorizing the investment of an additional
$100 million to repurchase its common stock.