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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): April 3, 2006
Nortek, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Delaware | 333-119902 | 05-0314991 |
| (State of 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
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INTRODUCTION
ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On April 3, 2006, Nortek, Inc. ("Nortek") entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Nortek, Nortek Holdings Inc., the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as U.S. Administrative Agent and as Canadian Administrative Agent and the other agents party thereto (the "Amended Credit Agreement"). This Amended Credit Agreement amended and restated the Credit Agreement (the "Original Credit Agreement"), dated as of August 27, 2004 among Nortek, Nortek Holdings Inc., the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as U.S. Administrative Agent and as Canadian Administrative Agent and the other agents party thereto.
The Amended Credit Agreement increases the Revolving Credit Facility from $100,000,000 to $200,000,000, and is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
10.1 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 3, 2006.
99.1 Press release dated April 3, 2006.
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: April 3, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | | Description of Exhibits | | |
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| 10.1 | | Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 3, 2006. |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated April 3, 2006. |
