UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 30, 2015
SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.
THE SERVICEMASTER COMPANY, LLC
(Exact name of each registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware Delaware |
001-36507 001-14762 |
20-8738320 90-1036521 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Numbers) |
(IRS Employer Identification Nos.) |
860 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee |
38120 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(901) 597-1400
(Each registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On March 25, 2015, ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) was informed that the United States Department of Justice initiated a criminal investigation into allegations that a local Terminix branch used methyl bromide as a fumigant at a resort in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, resulting in serious injuries to four members of a family vacationing there. The United States Environmental Protection Agency is also participating in the investigation and working with the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning & Natural Resources on the matter. The extent of potential fines and other sanctions that the federal and local governmental authorities may impose, and the impact of any judicial, administrative or regulatory proceedings or other issues resulting from or related to the incident, including claims by third parties, investigation costs and reputational harm, is not currently known. The Company is in the process of investigating this matter and is fully cooperating with all relevant governmental authorities.
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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.
SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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March 30, 2015 |
By: |
/s/ James T. Lucke |
James T. Lucke |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
THE SERVICEMASTER COMPANY, LLC |
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(Registrant) |
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March 30, 2015 |
By: |
/s/ James T. Lucke |
James T. Lucke |
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary |
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