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): January 21, 2015
Nortek, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-34697 (Commission File Number) | 05-0314991 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
500 Exchange Street,
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2360
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
401-751-1600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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 January 21, 2015, Nortek, Inc. (the “Company”) announced it has acquired, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ergotron, Inc., Anthro Corporation (“Anthro”), a designer and manufacturer of technology furniture. Nortek funded the transaction using cash on hand and borrowings under its existing asset-based lending facility. Based in Tualatin, Oregon, Anthro primarily produces charging carts and mobile workstations, including healthcare carts, as well as height adjustable sit/stand desks. Unaudited net sales of Anthro were approximately $38 million for 2014. This business will be reported under the Ergonomic and Productivity Solutions segment in Nortek’s financial statements.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press Release, dated January 21, 2015. |
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/Kevin W. Donnelly
Name: Kevin W. Donnelly
Title: Senior Vice President, General
Counsel and Secretary
Date: January 21, 2015
