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): May 23, 2002
DAKOTA GROWERS PASTA COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
North Dakota |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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One Pasta Avenue Carrington, North Dakota |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (701) 652-2855
Item 5. Other Events.
On May 23, 2002, Dakota Growers Pasta Company (the “Cooperative”) issued a press release announcing that its members approved converting the Cooperative to a corporation, as well as its earnings for its third quarter ended April 30, 2002. A copy of the press release is incorporated herein by reference and attached as Exhibit 99.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit 99 | Press Release dated May 23, 2002. |
SIGNATURE
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.
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Dated: May 23, 2002 |
| By | /s/ Timothy J. Dodd |
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| Timothy J. Dodd, President, General Manager and Principal Executive Officer | ||
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