As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24, 2002
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): June 24, 2002
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B&G Foods, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-39813 13-3916496
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(State o Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
4 Gatehall Drive, Suite 110, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (973) 401-6500
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Item 5. Other Events.
On June 24, 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.
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99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated June 24, 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 24, 2002 By: /s/ Robert C. Cantwell
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Robert C. Cantwell
Executive Vice President of Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Index to Exhibits
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Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued by the Company dated June 24, 2002.