8-K 1 hpi03q4-8k.txt CURRENT REPORT FEBRUARY 24, 2004 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: February 24, 2004 (Date of the earliest event reported) Home Products International, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State of Incorporation) 0-17237 36-4147027 (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4501 West 47th Street Chicago, IL 60632 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (773) 890-1010 Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits c) Exhibits 99.1 - Press release issued by Home Products International Inc. dated February 24, 2004. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Statements The information in this Report, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 12 "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" of this Form 8-K. Consequently, it is not deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. On February 24, 2004, Home Products International, Inc. issued a press release with respect to earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 27, 2003. A copy of the Company's press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. 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. Home Products International, Inc. By: /s/ James E. Winslow --------------------------- James E. Winslow Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: February 24, 2004 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued by Home Products International, Inc. dated February 24, 2004.