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): April 3, 2012
COLT DEFENSE LLC
COLT FINANCE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
333-171547 |
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32-0031950 27-1237687 |
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547 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT |
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06110 |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (860) 232-4489
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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SECTION 8 OTHER EVENTS
Item 8.01 Other Events
On April 3, 2012, Colt Defense LLC issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein announcing that the members of the United Autoworkers Local 376 have ratified a new two-year labor agreement covering approximately 250 hourly production and maintenance employees at the Companys West Hartford, Connecticut facility.
SECTION 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHBITS
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibit: |
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99.1 |
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Press Release issued on April 3, 2012 |
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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COLT DEFENSE, LLC | |
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/s/ Gerald Dinkel |
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Gerald Dinkel |
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Chief Executive Officer and Manager |
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Dated: April 4, 2012 |
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Exhibit 99.1
UAW AND COLT AGREE TO NEW CONTRACT
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. -Local 376 of the United Auto Workers and management at Colt Defense LLC came to agreement on a new labor contract with a two-year term. This new contract will replace one that expired on March 31, 2012 and which was in place for five years. Terms of the new contract were not disclosed.
The parties have been meeting since February to negotiate the new contract terms. The management negotiating committee presented their last, best and final offer to the union shortly before midnight on Saturday, just before an existing contract covering Local 376 workers expired. At a meeting with its membership at 10:00 on April 1st, the union negotiating committee recommended the contracts ratification and approval and the membership affirmed it.
These measures averted the possibility of labor action at the Colt Defense manufacturing facility on New Park Avenue and allowed over 250 workers to return to work yesterday after a weekend of uncertainty. Management believes that the terms of the new contract will help make Colt Defense more competitive in the market while continuing to ensure high quality jobs for our employees.
About Colt Defense LLC
Colt Defense LLC is one of the worlds leading designers, developers and manufacturers of small arms weapon systems for individual soldiers and law enforcement personnel. The Company has been a supplier to the United States and other governments throughout the world for more than 160 years and has been the sole provider of the U.S. Armys standard infantry weapon, the M4 Carbine. Colt Defense LLC and its subsidiaries maintain manufacturing facilities in West Hartford, Connecticut and Kitchener, Ontario. Colt Canada Corporation is the Canadian governments Center of Excellence for small arms and is the Canadian militarys sole supplier of the C7 rifle and C8 carbine. For more information on Colt Defense LLC, log onto www.colt.com.
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Contacts
Colt Defense LLC
Mike Magouirk, 860-244-1463
jmagouirk@colt.com