UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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):
August 30, 2002
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BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in the charter)
Delaware 001-11549 63-0780521
(State of other jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization Number) Identification No.)
4909 SE International Way 97222
Portland, Oregon (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
(503) 653-8881
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
4520 Executive Park Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36116-1602
(Former name or address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
The press release issued by Blount International, Inc. on August 30, 2002, is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated hereto by this reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) Financial Statements.
None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated as of August 30, 2002 issued by Blount
International, Inc.
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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.
Blount International, Inc.,
Dated: September 6, 2002
By: /s/ Richard H. Irving, III
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Name: Richard H. Irving, III
Title: Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
99.1 Press release dated as of August 30, 2002 issued by Blount
International, Inc.