8-K 1 form8k.txt FORM 8-K DATED MARCH 26, 2004 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 March 29, 2004 ------------------------------------------------ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY ----------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-8689 23-0973760 ------------- --------------- ----------------- (State of (Commission File (IRS Employer I.D. Incorporation) Number) Number) 195 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY HEATHROW, FLORIDA 32746 --------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (407) 829-9000 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events. ------ ------------- On March 29, 2004, the Company issued a press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99-1, addressing the termination of discussions between it and Jarden Corporation with respect to a possible transaction between the companies. Also attached as Exhibits 99-2 through 99-4 are documents terminating related agreements. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. ------- ---------------------------------- (a) Not Applicable. (b) Not Applicable. (c) Exhibits 99-1 Press Release dated March 26, 2004 99-2 Termination of Exclusivity Agreement 99-3 Termination of Option Agreement 99-4 Termination of Support Agreements 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. DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY Dated: March 29, 2004 ------------------------------- By: /s/ Richard A. Asta ------------------------------- Richard A. Asta Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer