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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): July 25, 2002
MICHAEL FOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MINNESOTA 333-63722 41-0498850
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.)
401 CARLSON PARKWAY
SUITE 300
MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA 55305
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(952) 258-4000
(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
July 25, 2002.
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 25, 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 and six months ended June 30, 2002.
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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: July 25, 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 July 25, 2002.
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