0001171843-16-013520.txt : 20161206 0001171843-16-013520.hdr.sgml : 20161206 20161206142508 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001171843-16-013520 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20161206 FILED AS OF DATE: 20161206 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20161206 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FirstService Corp CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001637810 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE [6500] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: A6 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-36897 FILM NUMBER: 162036032 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1140 BAY STREET, SUITE 4000 CITY: TORONTO STATE: A6 ZIP: M5S 2B4 BUSINESS PHONE: (416) 960-9500 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1140 BAY STREET, SUITE 4000 CITY: TORONTO STATE: A6 ZIP: M5S 2B4 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: New FSV Corp DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20150326 6-K 1 f6k_120616.htm FORM 6-K
 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of December 2016
Commission File Number: 001-36897

FIRSTSERVICE CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1140 Bay Street, Suite 4000
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5S 2B4

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F [   ]      Form 40-F [ X ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): [  ]

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): [  ]

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes [  ]      No [X]

If “Yes” is marked, indicate the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):  N/A


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, thereunto duly authorized.

      FIRSTSERVICE CORPORATION    
  (Registrant)
   
  
Date: December 6, 2016     /s/ Jeremy Rakusin    
  Jeremy Rakusin
  Chief Financial Officer
  

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit         Description of Exhibit
99.1   Press Release, dated December 6, 2016

EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm PRESS RELEASE EdgarFiling

EXHIBIT 99.1

FirstService Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Shares

TORONTO, Dec. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FirstService Corporation (TSX:FSV) (NASDAQ:FSV) ("FirstService") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the outstanding Subordinate Voting Shares and Multiple Voting Shares of the Company (together, the "Common Shares") of US$0.11 per Common Share.  The dividend is payable on January 9, 2017 to holders of Common Shares of record at the close of business on December 30, 2016. The dividend on Common Shares is an "eligible dividend" for Canadian income tax purposes.

About FirstService Corporation
FirstService Corporation is a North American leader in the property services sector, serving its customers through two industry-leading service platforms: FirstService Residential, North America's largest manager of residential communities; and FirstService Brands, one of North America's largest providers of essential property services delivered through individually branded franchise systems and company-owned operations.

FirstService generates more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues and has more than 17,000 employees across North America. With significant insider ownership and an experienced management team, FirstService has a long-term track record of creating value and superior returns for shareholders. The Subordinate Voting Shares of FirstService trade on the NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "FSV". 

For the latest news from FirstService Corporation, visit www.firstservice.com 

Forward-looking Statements
This press release includes or may include forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the Company’s financial performance outlook and statements regarding goals, beliefs, strategies, objectives, plans or current expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include: (i) general economic and business conditions, which will, among other things, impact demand for the Company’s services and the cost of providing services; (ii) the ability of the Company to implement its business strategy, including the Company’s ability to acquire suitable acquisition candidates on acceptable terms and successfully integrate newly acquired businesses with its existing businesses; (iii) changes in or the failure to comply with government regulations; and (iv) other factors which are described in the Company’s filings with applicable Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities (which factors are adopted herein).

COMPANY CONTACTS:

D. Scott Patterson
President & CEO      
(416) 960-9500

Jeremy Rakusin
Chief Financial Officer
(416) 960-9500