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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 8, 2001
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MINNESOTA 0-15638 41-0498850
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.)
5353 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 324
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55416
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(952) 546-1500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 7. Exhibits
(c) Exhibits.
The following material is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report
on Form 8-K:
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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2.1 News Release issued by the Company on
November 8, 2001.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 8, 2001, Michael Foods, Inc. (the "Company") issued a news
release to the Company's debtholders pertaining to the Company's financial
results for the three months ended September 30, 2001 and the pro forma
financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2001.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 8, 2001 MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
By: /s/Gregg A. Ostrander
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Gregg A. Ostrander
Its: Chairman, Chief Executive Officer
and President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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2.1 News Release issued by the Company on November 8, 2001.
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