January 2001 8K </HEAD> <BODY> <PRE> 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 29, 2001 Nortek, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6112 05-0314991 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2360 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 751-1600 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item 5. Other Events Nortek, Inc. is filing herewith a press release issued January 29, 2001 by the Company as Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated herein by reference. Such press release relates to Nortek, Inc.'s planned offering of senior subordinated notes due 2011. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by Nortek, Inc. on January 29, 2001. 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. NORTEK, INC. By: <U>/s/Almon C. Hall</U> Name: Almon C. Hall Title: Vice President and Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Date: January 29, 2001 - -4- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits Page 99.1 Press release issued by Nortek, Inc. on January 29, 2001. </PRE> </BODY> </HTML> </TEXT> </DOCUMENT> <DOCUMENT> <TYPE>EX-99 <SEQUENCE>2 <FILENAME>ex991_12901a.htm <DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE <TEXT> <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE> Press Release </HEAD> <BODY> <PRE> Exhibit 99.1 NORTEK NEWS CONTACT: Richard L. Bready, Chairman Richard J. Harris, Vice President (401) 751-1600 RELEASE: IMMEDIATE NORTEK Announces proposed offering OF SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES PROVIDENCE, RI, January 29, 2001 - Nortek, Inc. (NYSE: NTK) today announced plans to conduct an offering of approximately $225 million of senior subordinated notes due 2011. The notes are expected to be issued and sold in a private Rule 144A offering to institutional investors. Nortek intends to use approximately $218 million of the net proceeds of the offering to redeem its outstanding 9 7/8% senior subordinated notes due 2004 (including the payment of the applicable redemption premium and accrued interest to the estimated date of redemption), and to use any remaining net proceeds for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Nortek* is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high- quality, competitively priced building, remodeling and indoor environmental control products for the residential and commercial markets. The Company offers a broad array of products for improving the environments where people live and work. Its products include range hoods and other spot ventilation products, heating and air conditioning systems, wood and vinyl windows and doors, vinyl siding products, indoor air quality systems, and specialty electronic products. *As used herein, the term "Nortek" refers to Nortek, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. This term is used for convenience only and is not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations, each of which manages its own affairs. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the Company's current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Important factors impacting such forward- looking statements include the availability and cost of raw materials and purchased components, the level of construction and remodeling activity, changes in general economic conditions, the rate of sales growth, and product liability claims. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further information, please refer to the Company's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. # # # NORTEK, INC. 50 KENNEDY PLAZA, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903-2360 401-751-1600 FAX 401-751-4610 </PRE> </BODY> </HTML> </TEXT> </DOCUMENT> </SEC-DOCUMENT> -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----

-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, C4S6cq6E32E6MosyHJsNQaaeR9l584iM6owNZZ2V8tLDd7aoW1jfX6G9l6rfOYC4 3oHGjQQdUlTIwBAUapkVjQ== 0000072423-01-500005.txt : 20010130 0000072423-01-500005.hdr.sgml : 20010130 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000072423-01-500005 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010129 ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010129 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NORTEK INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000072423 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AIR COND & WARM AIR HEATING EQUIP & COMM & INDL REFRIG EQUIP [3585] IRS NUMBER: 050314991 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06112 FILM NUMBER: 1517141 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 50 KENNEDY PLZ CITY: PROVIDENCE STATE: RI ZIP: 02903 BUSINESS PHONE: 4017511600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 50 KENNEDY PLAZA CITY: PROVIDENCE STATE: RI ZIP: 02903 8-K 1 jan2901_8k.htm 8K January 2001 8K </HEAD> <BODY> <PRE> 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 29, 2001 Nortek, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) Delaware 1-6112 05-0314991 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation) Identification No.) 50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, Rhode Island 02903-2360 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 751-1600 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item 5. Other Events Nortek, Inc. is filing herewith a press release issued January 29, 2001 by the Company as Exhibit 99.1 which is incorporated herein by reference. Such press release relates to Nortek, Inc.'s planned offering of senior subordinated notes due 2011. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press release issued by Nortek, Inc. on January 29, 2001. 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. NORTEK, INC. By: <U>/s/Almon C. Hall</U> Name: Almon C. Hall Title: Vice President and Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Date: January 29, 2001 - -4- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits Page 99.1 Press release issued by Nortek, Inc. on January 29, 2001. </PRE> </BODY> </HTML> </TEXT> </DOCUMENT> <DOCUMENT> <TYPE>EX-99 <SEQUENCE>2 <FILENAME>ex991_12901a.htm <DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE <TEXT> <HTML> <HEAD> <TITLE> Press Release </HEAD> <BODY> <PRE> Exhibit 99.1 NORTEK NEWS CONTACT: Richard L. Bready, Chairman Richard J. Harris, Vice President (401) 751-1600 RELEASE: IMMEDIATE NORTEK Announces proposed offering OF SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES PROVIDENCE, RI, January 29, 2001 - Nortek, Inc. (NYSE: NTK) today announced plans to conduct an offering of approximately $225 million of senior subordinated notes due 2011. The notes are expected to be issued and sold in a private Rule 144A offering to institutional investors. Nortek intends to use approximately $218 million of the net proceeds of the offering to redeem its outstanding 9 7/8% senior subordinated notes due 2004 (including the payment of the applicable redemption premium and accrued interest to the estimated date of redemption), and to use any remaining net proceeds for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Nortek* is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high- quality, competitively priced building, remodeling and indoor environmental control products for the residential and commercial markets. The Company offers a broad array of products for improving the environments where people live and work. Its products include range hoods and other spot ventilation products, heating and air conditioning systems, wood and vinyl windows and doors, vinyl siding products, indoor air quality systems, and specialty electronic products. *As used herein, the term "Nortek" refers to Nortek, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. This term is used for convenience only and is not intended as a precise description of any of the separate corporations, each of which manages its own affairs. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the Company's current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Important factors impacting such forward- looking statements include the availability and cost of raw materials and purchased components, the level of construction and remodeling activity, changes in general economic conditions, the rate of sales growth, and product liability claims. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. For further information, please refer to the Company's reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. # # # NORTEK, INC. 50 KENNEDY PLAZA, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02903-2360 401-751-1600 FAX 401-751-4610 </PRE> </BODY> </HTML> </TEXT> </DOCUMENT> </SEC-DOCUMENT> -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----