UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2001
ALLTRISTA CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Indiana 0-21052 35-1828377
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
5875 Castle Creek Parkway, North Drive,
Suite 440, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 577-5000
Item 5. Other Events.
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On October 10, 2000, the Company issued the press release attached hereto as
Exhibit 99-1. The Company's press release addressed, among other items, the
Company's entering into the Letter of Intent attached hereto as Exhibit 99-2.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
99-1 Press Release dated May 7, 2001
99-2 Letter of Intent dated May 7, 2001
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 hereunto duly authorized.
ALLTRISTA CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date: May 11, 2001 By: /s/ Kevin D. Bower
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Kevin D. Bower
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99-1 Press Release dated May 7, 2001
99-2 Letter of Intent dated May 7, 2001