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): August 24, 2009
COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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1-06732
(Commission File Number)
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95-6021257
(IRS Employer
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40 Lane Road, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (973) 882-9000
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On August 24, 2009, Covanta Holding Corporation issued a press release announcing the closing
of the first stage of its previously-announced acquisition of certain energy-from-waste and related
businesses from Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp as
more fully described in the press release filed with this Form 8-K. A copy of the press release is
filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release, dated August 24, 2009, issued by Covanta Holding Corporation. |