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): October 15, 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.)
555 THEODORE FREMD AVENUE, SUITE B302 10580
RYE, NEW YORK (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 967-9426
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 15, 2001, the Company issued two press releases, copies of which
are attached hereto as Exhibit 99-1 and Exhibit 99-2. The Company's first press
release announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Wilbert, Inc.
to sell its Triangle, TriEnda and Synergy World plastic thermoforming
businesses. The Company's second press release announced the Company's decision
to close its Indianapolis headquarters, the Company's intent to renegotiate its
current financing arrangements, the Company's withdrawal of its previously
announced guidance for 2001 and the Company's termination of its agreement with
Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. to pursue a review of the Company's strategic options.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report:
(a) Not Applicable
(b) Not Applicable
(c) Exhibits
99-1 Press Release dated October 15, 2001
99-2 Press Release dated October 15, 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: October 15, 2001 By: /s/ Ian G. H. Ashken
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Ian G.H. Ashken
Vice Chairman, Chief Financial
Officer and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit
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99-1 Press Release dated October 15, 2001
99-2 Press Release dated October 15, 2001