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: April 25, 2002
JORE CORPORATION
000-26889 81-0465233
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
A Montana Corporation
45000 Highway 93 South, Ronan, MT 59864
406/528-4397
Item 5. Other Events
Press Release -------------------------- Ronan, Montana - April 24, 2002 - Jore
Corporation today announced the close of the sale of the business to Western
Mortgage & Realty Company of Pasco, Washington, owned by Mr. Frank Tiegs and
Mr. Tim Tippett.
The Company continues to enjoy record growth in sales and earnings.
Now that the Company is out of Chapter 11 and properly capitalized, the future
looks very bright for the Company.
JORE CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE CLOSE OF THE SALE OF THE BUSINESS
CONTACTS:
Gerald J. McConnell Barbara York
President/CEO Human Resources Manager
406-528-4480 406-528-4213
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. JORE CORPORATION
April 25, 2002 By: /s/ Kelly Grove
Kelly Grove
Controller
About Jore Corporation
Jore Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative power
tool accessories and hand tools for the do-it-yourself and professional
craftsman markets. Jore sells its products under the licensed Stanley brand,
Ryobi and Porter Cable brands as well as under various private labels of the
industry's largest retailers and power tool manufactures, including Sears, The
Home Depot, Lowe's, Canadian Tire, Makita and more.