8-K

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): October 31, 2005

APPLICA INCORPORATED

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number 1-10177

Florida	59-1028301
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
3633 Flamingo Road, Miramar, Florida	33027
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 883-1000

     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):

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Item 1.02. Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement.

     By notice given on October 31, 2005, Michael J. Michienzi advised the Company that he elected to resign his position as President – Household Products Division of Applica Consumer Products, Inc. effective December 30, 2005 to pursue other interests. Pursuant to the terms of the employment agreement dated May 1, 2005 between Mr. Michienzi and Applica Consumer Products, Inc., such agreement will terminate effective December 30, 2005.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

     Please see Item 1.02 above.

     Mr. Michienzi did not resign due to any disagreements with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Harry D. Schulman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will assume the responsibilities of Mr. Michienzi’s position until a permanent replacement is named.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits. On November 1, 2005, Applica issued a press release announcing the resignation of Michael J. Michienzi, President – Household Products Division of Applica Consumer Products, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.

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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.

Date: November 1, 2005	Applica Incorporated
	By:	/s/ Terry Polistina
		Terry Polistina, Senior Vice President and Chief
		Financial Officer of Applica Incorporated

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Applica Incorporated Press Release dated November 1, 2005

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

[Applica logo]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Investor Relations Department (954) 883-1000 investor.relations@applicamail.com

Applica Announces Resignation of Michael J. Michienzi
as President – Household Products Division

     Miramar, Florida (November 1, 2005) — Applica Incorporated (NYSE: APN) today announced that Michael J. Michienzi has elected to resign his position as President – Household Products Division of Applica Consumer Products, Inc. effective December 30, 2005 to pursue other interests. Harry D. Schulman, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will assume the responsibilities of Mr. Michienzi’s position until a permanent replacement is named.

     Mr. Schulman commented “On behalf of Applica, we would like to express our appreciation to Mike Michienzi for his efforts on behalf of the company. We wish Mike the best of luck in his future endeavors.”

     Applica Incorporated and its subsidiaries are marketers and distributors of a broad range of branded small household appliances. Applica markets and distributes kitchen products, home products, pest control products, pet care products and personal care products. Applica markets products under licensed brand names, such as Black & Decker®, its own brand names, such as Windmere®, LitterMaid®, Belson® and Applica®, and other private-label brand names. Applica’s customers include mass merchandisers, specialty retailers and appliance distributors primarily in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Additional information regarding the Company is available at www.applicainc.com.