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): February 13, 2004
Nortek, Inc.
(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-6112 | 05-0314991 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island
(Address of Princitpal Executive Offices) | 02903-2360
(Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 751-1600
On February 12, 2004, Nortek, Inc. announced that it had completed the sale of its Windows, Doors and Siding segment to Ply Gem Investment Holdings, Inc. (formerly CI Investment Holdings, Inc.). A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated by reference herein.
On February 12, 2004, Nortek, Inc. announced that it had called for redemption all of its 9 1/4% Senior Notes due March 15, 2007, all of its 9 1/8% Senior Notes due September 1, 2007 and $60,000,000 in principal amount of its 8 7/8% Senior Notes due August 1, 2008. A copy of the press release announcing the redemption is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, and is incorporated by reference herein.
| Item 7. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. |
| 2.1 | First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement among Ply Gem Investment Holdings, Inc. (formerly CI Investment Holdings, Inc.) and Nortek, Inc. and WDS LLC dated as of January 23, 2004. |
| 2.2 | Second Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement among Ply Gem Investment Holdings, Inc. (formerly CI Investment Holdings, Inc.) and Nortek, Inc. and WDS LLC dated as of February 12, 2004. |
| 99.1 | Press release, dated February 12, 2004. |
| 99.2 | Press release, dated February 13, 2004. |
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.
| | By: /s/Edward J. Cooney |
| | Name: Edward J. Cooney |
| | Title:Vice President and Treasurer |
Date: February 13, 2004
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibits |
| 2.1 | First Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement among Ply Gem Investment Holdings, Inc. (formerly CI Investment Holdings, Inc.) and Nortek, Inc. and WDS LLC dated as of January 23, 2004. |
| 2.2 | Second Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement among Ply Gem Investment Holdings, Inc. (formerly CI Investment Holdings, Inc.) and Nortek, Inc. and WDS LLC dated as of February 12, 2004. |
| 99.1 | Press release, dated February 12, 2004. |
| 99.2 | Press release, dated February 13, 2004. |
