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: May 24, 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 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
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On May 24, 2002, upon the recommendation of its Audit Committee, the
Board of Directors of Home Products International, Inc. (the "Company")
named KPMG LLP as the Company's independent accountant to audit the
Company's financial statements.
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
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James E. Winslow
Executive Vice President
And Chief Financial Officer
Dated: May 28, 2002