SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 28, 2004
Waste Management, Inc.
| Delaware | 1-12154 | 73-1309529 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1001 Fannin, Suite 4000 Houston, Texas | 77002 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone number, including area code: (713) 512-6200
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 28, 2004, Waste Management, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release (the “Earnings Press Release”) announcing its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. On the same date, the Company held a conference call, which was open to the public, to discuss these results. A copy of the Earnings Press Release is attached as exhibit 99.1. A replay of the conference call is available through 1:00 p.m. Central time on November 11th. The replay of the call may be heard over the Internet, by accessing the Company’s website at http://www.wm.com, or by telephone by dialing 800-642-1687 and entering conference code 1203104.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 28, 2004, the Company issued a press release (the “Capital Allocation Press Release”) announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors had approved a new capital allocation program that authorizes up to $1.2 billion in stock repurchases and dividends each year over the next three years. A copy of the Capital Allocation Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number |
Description |
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99.1
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Earnings Press Release dated October 28, 2004. | |
99.2
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Capital Allocation Press Release dated October 28, 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.
| WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. |
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| Date: October 28, 2004 | By: | /s/ Rick L Wittenbraker | ||
| Rick L Wittenbraker | ||||
| Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | ||||