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): October 27, 2003
ANTHONY & SYLVAN POOLS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Ohio | 000-26991 | 31-1522456 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 6690 Beta Drive, Mayfield Village, Ohio | 44143 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (440) 720-3301
Item 5. Other Events.
On October 27, 2003, Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing it will commence a tender offer to purchase for cash all of its common shares held by shareholders that own 99 or fewer common shares as of the close of business on October 23, 2003. The tender offer is being made solely by the offer to purchase, dated October 28, 2003, which will be mailed to shareholders beginning October 28, 2003. A copy of the registrant’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits:
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 |
Press release of Anthony & Sylvan Pools Corporation dated October 27, 2003 | |
Item 12. Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The Company’s September 30, 2003 third quarter and nine-month financial results contained in registrant’s press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, incorporated herein by reference, are being furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| By: ANTHONY & SYLVAN POOLS CORPORATION | ||
| Registrant |
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| By: /S/ WILLIAM J. EVANSON | ||
| William J. Evanson | ||
| Executive Vice President & Chief | ||
| Financial Officer | ||
Dated: October 28, 2003
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