As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 14, 2002 ================================================================================ UNITED STATES 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): June 14, 2002 ------------- B&G Foods, Inc. ------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 333-39813 13-3916496 ---------- ----------- ------------ (State of Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 4 Gatehall Drive, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 - ---------------------------------------------------- ------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 401-6500 -------------- ================================================================================ Item 5. Other Events. On June 14, 2002, B&G Foods, Inc. (the "Company") announced that it had extended the expiration date for its previously announced exchange offer. The press release issued by the Company detailing the extended expiration date is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. -------- 99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated June 14, 2002. SIGNATURE 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. B&G FOODS, INC. Dated: June 14, 2002 By: /s/ Robert C. Cantwell ---------------------------------------- Robert C. Cantwell Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Index to Exhibits ----------------- Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated June 14, 2002.