================================================================================ 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): February 15, 2002 Sheldahl, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Minnesota 0-45 41-0758073 - ---------------------------- ------------ -------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1150 Sheldahl Road Northfield, Minnesota 55057 - ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (507) 663-8000 ================================================================================ Items 1, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9 are not included. ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS On February 15, 2002, Sheldahl, Inc. (the "Company") announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, International Flex Technologies, Inc. will cease operations at its Endicott, New York facility. A press release relating to the closing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.0. ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On February 19, 2002, the Company offered its trade creditors a plan for restructuring the Company's trade debt. The plan provides for the payment of all amounts owed trade creditors as of January 15, 2002 over a three year period or on an accelerated basis if part of the amount due is compromised by the trade creditor. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS Exhibit 99.0. Press release of February 15, 2002 2 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, thereunto duly authorized. SHELDAHL, INC. By: /s/ Benoit Pouliquen ----------------------------------- Benoit Pouliquen, President and Chief Executive Officer Dated: February 27, 2002 3