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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 23, 2005
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AARON RENTS, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Georgia 1-13941 58-0687630
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Number) Identification No.)
309 E. Paces Ferry Road, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30305-2377
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 231-0011
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On February 23, 2005, Aaron Rents, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2004 and
fiscal year 2004. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this Report, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is
furnished solely pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K. Consequently, it is not
deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. It may only be
incorporated by reference in another filing under the Exchange Act or Securities
Act of 1933 if such subsequent filing specifically references this Form 8-K.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired:
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information:
None.
(c) Exhibits:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Aaron Rents, Inc. press release dated February 23, 2005,
announcing the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter
of 2004 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K).
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.
AARON RENTS, INC.
By: /s/ Gilbert L. Danielson
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Gilbert L. Danielson
Executive Vice President,
Date: February 23, 2005 Chief Financial Officer