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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): February 21, 2002
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
February 21, 2002.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On February 21, 2002, 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 December 31, 2001 and the pro forma
financial results for the year ended December 31, 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: February 21, 2002 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 February 21, 2002.
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