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 29, 2004
Spectrum Organic Products, Inc.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
California 333-22997 94-3076294
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(State of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer ID No.)
Incorporation)
5341 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 400
Petaluma, CA 94954
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
707-778-8900
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(Registrant's telephone number)
Section 5--Corporate Governance & Management:
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors or
Appointment of Principal Officers
The Board of Directors of Spectrum Organic Products, Inc. (the "Company" or the
"Registrant") unanimously appointed John B. Elstrott, Ph.D. to its Board of
Directors at its regularly scheduled Board meeting held on July 29, 2004. Mr.
Elstrott becomes the seventh member of the Company's Board and tips the Board's
composition to meet the independence requirements of the major exchanges by
becoming the fourth independent Board member. Mr. Elstrott will serve as a
member of the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee.
Section 9--Financial Statements and Exhibits:
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
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The Company issued a press release on August 2, 2004 announcing the appointment
of Mr. Elstrott to the Board of Directors. The press release is included with
this filing on Form 8-K as the following exhibit:
Exhibit 99.09 Press release of the Company dated August 2,
2004 titled "Spectrum Organic Products announces John
B. Elstrott as newest member of board of directors"
SIGNATURES
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.
Dated: August 3, 2004
Spectrum Organic Products, Inc.
/s/ Robert B. Fowles
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Duly Authorized Officer &
Chief Financial Officer