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): April 7, 2006
STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
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0-8493 |
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74-1051605 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2707 North Loop West |
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Houston, Texas |
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77008 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 868-7700
Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable
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:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
ý Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01. Other Events
On April 7, 2006, Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing that it has commenced mailing to shareholders and filed its definitive proxy materials with the SEC in connection with its proposed merger with Armor Holdings.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. The following Exhibit is furnished herewith as a part of this report:
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. dated April 7, 2006, titled “Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. Mails Definitive Proxy Materials”. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC. |
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Dated: April 7, 2006 |
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/s/ L. Scott Biar |
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L. Scott Biar |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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