UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): July 1, 2002
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CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
Delaware 000-23211 03-0338873
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
25 GREENS HILL LANE, RUTLAND, VERMONT 05701
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (802) 775-0325
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On July 1, 2002, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the "Company") announced its
intention to sell $175.0 million of senior subordinated notes due 2012.
Concurrently with the offering, the Company expects to obtain a new credit
facility of $300.0 million. A copy of the Company's press release announcing the
foregoing is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The Company also announced its financial results for the fourth quarter
and its 2002 fiscal year, and provided guidance on its expected performance
for its 2003 fiscal year. A copy of the Company's press release announcing
the foregoing is attached as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits. The following exhibits are being filed herewith.
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.1 Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Press Release dated July 1,
2002, announcing its intention to sell senior subordinated
notes and to enter into a new credit facility.
99.2 Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Press Release dated July 1,
2002, announcing its financial results and providing
guidance on fiscal year 2003.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC.
BY: /s/ JOHN W. CASELLA
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Name: John W. Casella
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 3, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION
99.1 Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Press Release dated July 1,
2002, announcing its intention to sell senior subordinated
notes and to enter into a new credit facility.
99.2 Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Press Release dated July 1,
2002, announcing its financial results and providing
guidance on fiscal year 2003.