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) November 4, 2008
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Capital Southwest Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 811-1056 75-1072796
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
12900 Preston Road, Suite 700, Dallas,Texas 75230
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 972-233-8242
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Item 8.01. Other Events
A press release was issued on November 4, 2008 announcing the engagement by the
Company of Raymond James & Associates as its financial advisor to explore
various strategic alternatives for its wholly-owned portfolio company, Lifemark
Group, including a potential recapitalization or sale of Lifemark. The press
release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein
by reference in its entirety.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) None.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 4, 2008
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.
Dated: November 4, 2008
By: /s/ Gary L. Martin
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Name: Gary L. Martin
Title: President and Chairman