================================================================================ 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): January 9, 2002 SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter TEXAS 1-6402-1 74-1488375 State of Incorporation or Commission File Number I.R.S. Employer Organization Identification No. 1929 ALLEN PARKWAY HOUSTON, TEXAS 77019 Address of Principal Executive Offices (Zip Code) (713) 522-5141 Registrant's telephone number, including area code ================================================================================ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On January 9, 2002, Service Corporation International issued a press release announcing charges recognized in the fourth quarter of 2001, the adoption of a new "goodwill" accounting standard, and comments on recent litigation. A copy of the press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) EXHIBITS. Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated January 9, 2002. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Dated: January 16, 2002 SERVICE CORPORATION INTERNATIONAL By: /s/ James M. Shelger -------------------------------------- James M. Shelger Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated January 9, 2002.