8-K 1 g73711e8-k.txt INTERFACE, INC. 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): January 14, 2002 INTERFACE, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Georgia 000-12016 58-1451243 ------------------------------- ---------------- ------------------- (State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer Incorporation or Organization) Number) Identification No.) 2859 Paces Ferry Road Suite 2000 Atlanta, Georgia 30339 ---------------------------------------- ---------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 437-6800 Not Applicable ------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On January 14, 2002, Interface, Inc. (the "Registrant") issued a press release concerning the commencement of a private offering pursuant to Rule 144A of a new issue of senior debt securities. A copy of such press release, which was issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act of 1933 (as amended), is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and is incorporated by reference herein as part of this item. SIGNATURES 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. INTERFACE, INC. By: /s/ Patrick C. Lynch ---------------------------------- Name: Patrick C. Lynch Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: January 14, 2002