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, 2004
ROTO-ROOTER INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8351 31-0791746
(State or other (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of Identification
incorporation) Number)
2600 Chemed Center, 255 East 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(513) 762-6900
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Item 5. Other Events
On April 7, 2004 Roto-Rooter, Inc. announced it is electing to
optionally redeem its Convertible Junior Subordinated Debentures due 2030 and
all shares of Convertible Preferred Trust securities and Common Securities of
the Chemed Capital Trust.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
c) Exhibits
(99.1) Registrant's press release dated April 7, 2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
ROTO-ROOTER INC.
Dated: April 7, 2004 By: /s/ Arthur V. Tucker, Jr.
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Arthur V. Tucker, Jr.
Vice President and Controller
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