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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 28, 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 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On July 28, 2005, Nortek, Inc. publicly announced its results of operations for its second quarter ended July 2, 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K. This information is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section.
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
| 99.1 | Press release, dated July 28, 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 28, 2005
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibits | | |
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| 99.1 | | Press release, dated July 28, 2005. |
