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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 Exchange Act of 1934
March 5, 1999
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
THORN APPLE VALLEY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan 000-06566 38-1964066
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
26999 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 300, Southfield MI 48076
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (248) 213-1000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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FORM 8-K
Item 3. Bankruptcy or Receivership.
Thorn Apple Valley, Inc. (the "Debtor") issued a press release on March
5, 1999 (the "Press Release"), announcing that it filed a voluntary petition for
relief under Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code in the United States
Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division (the
"Court"). Chapter 11 pleadings were filed under the names "In Re Thorn Apple
Valley, Inc.", case number 99-43645.
The Debtor is continuing to operate as debtor-in-possession subject to
the supervision of the Court.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THORN APPLE VALLEY, INC.
By: /s/ Louis Glazier
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Executive Vice President - Finance and
Administration
Dated: March 9, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Item No. Exhibit
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99 Press Release of Thorn
Apple Valley, Inc.
dated March 5, 1999