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 30, 1995 -------------------- NEWELL CO. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-9608 36-3514169 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) 29 East Stephenson Street, Freeport, Illinois 61032 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (815) 235-4171 ------------------ ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. Newell Co. issued a news release dated January 30, 1995 announcing its results for the fourth quarter and the twelve months ended December 31, 1994. A copy of the news release is attached as Exhibit 99. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. (99) News Release dated January 30, 1995. -2- 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. NEWELL CO. (Registrant) Date: February 10, 1995 By: /s/ William T. Alldredge ------------------------------- William T. Alldredge Vice President -- Finance -3- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description ------- ----------- 99 News Release dated January 30, 1995 -4-