SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 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 17, 1997 Alpine Lace Brands, Inc. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 0-15584 22-2717823 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number Identification No.) 111 Dunnell Road Maplewood NJ 07040 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code 201-378-8600 Alpine Lace Brands, Inc. has retained the investment banking firm of Merrill Lynch & Co. to assist the Company in exploring strategic initiatives to enhance shareholder value. The Company is exploring several alternatives, including the possible sale of the Company. 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 thereunto duly authorized. ALPINE LACE BRANDS, INC. DATE: July 29, 1997 By: /s/Carl T. Wolf Carl T. Wolf, President and Chairman of the Board