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
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Date of Report
(Date of earliest
event reported): March 7, 2000
Northland Cranberries, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin 0-16130 39-1583759
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(State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
800 First Avenue South, P.O. Box 8020
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54495-8020
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(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(715) 424-4444
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Item 5. Other Events.
On March 7, 2000, Northland Cranberries, Inc. (the "Company")
announced (i) that it has retained investment bankers to help explore strategic
alternatives; (ii) an $18 million one-time after-tax inventory and receivables
charge; and (iii) expected reduced earnings per share from operations for its
fiscal second quarter. Certain information regarding the foregoing is contained
in a press release, dated March 7, 2000, which is attached hereto as an exhibit
and incorporated herein by reference.
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.
NORTHLAND CRANBERRIES, INC.
Date: March 8, 2000 By: /s/ John Swendrowski
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John Swendrowski
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
NORTHLAND CRANBERRIES, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM 8-K
Report Dated March 7, 2000
Exhibit No. Description
(99) Press Release, dated March 7, 2000.