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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): November 30, 1999
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Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 1-13747 36-3761400
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
650 Dundee Road, Suite 370, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 412-6200
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On November 30, 1999, Atlantic Premium Brands, Ltd. (the "Company")
announced that its Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to $.5
million of the Company's common stock in the open market or in privately
negotiated transactions. On November 30, 1999, the Company issued the press
release attached as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K announcing
this stock repurchase program. The information contained in this press release
is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Not Applicable.
(b) Not Applicable.
(c) Exhibits.
99 Press Release of the Company dated November 30, 1999*
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* Filed herewith.
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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
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Name: Thomas M. Dalton
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated as of December 7, 1999.
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit # Description
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99 Press Release of the Company dated November 30, 1999*
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* Filed herewith.