UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 23, 2011
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Connecticut | 001-07698 | 06-0236700 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission file number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
60 Round Hill Road, Fairfield, Connecticut | 06824 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 254-6060
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 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On February 23, 2011 Acme United Corporation issued a press release announcing that it had renewed its revolving loan agreement with Wachovia bank. The new two year facility provides for borrowings up to $20 million at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2%. The agreement expires on March 31, 2013. A copy of the press release is attached as exhibit 99.1 to this current report.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number | Description |
| 99.1 | Press release dated February 23, 2011. |
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.
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
| By | /s/ Walter C. Johnsen | |
Walter C. Johnsen Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: February 23, 2011 | ||
| By | /s/ Paul G. Driscoll | |
Paul G. Driscoll Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
| Dated: February 23, 2011 | ||
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