1 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): July 12, 2000 -------------- Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd. -------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-13747 36-3761400 - ---------------------------- ----------- ------------------ (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 650 Dundee Road, Suite 370, Northbrook, Illinois 60062 ------------------------------------------------ ----- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 412-6200 -------------- 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On July 12, 2000, Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd. (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $400,000 of the Company's common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. On July 12, 2000, the Company also announced the resignation of Rick Inatome from its Board of Directors, effective as of June 29, 2000. On July 12, 2000, the Company issued the press release attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K announcing the stock repurchase program and Mr. Inatome's resignation. The information contained in this press release is incorporated herein by reference. 3 ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Not Applicable. (b) Not Applicable. (c) Exhibits. 99 Press Release of the Company dated July 12, 2000* - --------------- * Filed herewith. 4 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. ATLANTIC PREMIUM BRANDS, LTD. By: /s/ Thomas M. Dalton --------------------------------- Name: Thomas M. Dalton Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated as of July 12, 2000. 5 Exhibit Index Exhibit # Description - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------- 99 Press Release of the Company dated July 12, 2000* - -------------- * Filed herewith.