SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT: February 25, 2002 (Date of the earliest event reported) Home Products International, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State of Incorporation) 0-17237 36-4147027 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4501 West 47th Street Chicago, IL 60632 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (773) 890-1010 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS -------------------- On February 25, 2002, Home Products International, Inc. issued a press release disclosing its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year end 2002 results. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS ------------------------------------------ c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 - Press release issued by Home Products International Inc. dated February 25, 2002. SIGNATURE 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. Home Products International, Inc. By: /s/ James E. Winslow ------------------------------------- James E. Winslow Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer Dated: March 1, 2002