8-K 1 aug308k.txt FORM 8K FILED AUGUST 30, 2002 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K AMENDMENT TO 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 29, 2002 Checkpoint Systems, Inc. -------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania ------------------------------------------------------------ (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 1-11257 22-1895850 ------------------------ -------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 101 Wolf Drive, P.O. Box 188, Thorofare, New Jersey 08086 ------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (856) 848-1800 ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Former name or address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events ------ ------------ On August 29, 2002, the Company announced that it was assigning new responsibilities at the senior management level aimed at positioning the Company for growth. Also announced was the retirement of William J. Reilly, Jr., as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, and a one-time charge of approximately $1.5 million related to post-employment benefits in connection with Mr. Reilly's retirement. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits ------ --------------------------------- Exhibit 99.1 Press release issued, August 29, 2002. Signature --------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: August 30, 2002 Checkpoint Systems, Inc. ------------------------ George W. Off Chairman and Chief Executive Officer EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS ------------ ------------------------- 99.1 Press release issued, August 29, 2002.