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
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED): MAY 12, 2000
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TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
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VIRGINIA 1-1361 22-1318955
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(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (COMMISSION FILE NUMBER) (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
7401 SOUTH CICERO AVENUE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60629
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(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
(773) 838-3400
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REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On May 12, 2000, Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. ("Tootsie Roll") completed the
acquisition of the assets of Andes Candies, Inc. from Brach's Confections Inc.
(the "Transaction"). Tootsie Roll hereby incorporates by reference the press
release, dated May 15, 2000, announcing the completion of the Transaction.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS
99 Press Release, dated May 15, 2000, issued by Tootsie Roll
announcing the Transaction.
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.
TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: May 17, 2000
By: /s/ Ellen R. Gordon
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Ellen R. Gordon
President
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBITS
99 Press Release, dated May 15, 2000, issued by Tootsie Roll
announcing the Transaction.