Original: On June 8 , 1912 , Laemmle merged IMP with eight smaller companies to form the Universal Film Manufacturing Companyâ '' the first appearance of the word '' universal '' in the organization 's name .
Simplified: On June 8 , 1912 ; Laemmle merged IMP with eight smaller companies to form the Universal Film Manufacturing Company , introducing the word '' universal '' into the organization 's name .