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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): July 15, 2005
Nortek, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware | 333-119902 | 05-0314991 |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer |
| of incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island | 02903-2360 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 751-1600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01. OTHER EVENTS
On July 15, 2005, Nortek, Inc. announced that a company formed by its Linear LLC subsidiary has acquired the assets of Niles Audio Corporation, a supplier of speakers and audio and video distribution productions to the custom home installation market. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 8-K.
Item 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| 99.1 | Press release, dated July 15, 2005. |
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.
NORTEK, INC.
By: /s/Edward J. Cooney
Name: Edward J. Cooney
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
Date: July 15, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
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| 99.1 | | Press release, dated July 15, 2005. |
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