6-K 1 pressreleasejuly22004.txt PRESS RELEASE JULY 2, 2004 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of June, 2004 Commission File Number 1-10928 INTERTAPE POLMER GROUP INC. 110E Montee de Liesse, St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada, H4T 1N4 Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F Form 40-F X Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): __________ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): __________ Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes No X If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-______ The Information contained in this Report is incorporated by reference into Registration Statement No. 333-109944 SIGNATURES 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. INTERTAPE POLYMER GROUP INC. Date: July 2, 2004 By: /s/Andrew M. Archibald Andrew M. Archibald, CFO, Secretary, Vice President Administration Intertape Polymer Group Inc. Meets Second Quarter Sales Guidance. Montreal, Quebec and Bradenton, Florida - July 2, 2004 - Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (NYSE, TSX: ITP) today announced that it confirms its earlier guidance regarding sales for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. Sales were approximately $172.0 million. This would represent an increase of 6.1% compared to this year's first quarter sales of $162.1 million and an increase of 14.5.% compared to 2003 second quarter sales of $150.2 million. For the first six months of this year, sales are expected to be approximately $334.0 million, an increase of 10.0% as compared to sales of $303.8 million for the first six months of 2003. The growth in sales is attributable to both higher volumes and unit selling price increases. Foreign currency exchange rates had no material impact on these results. Further details will be provided when the Company releases its second quarter 2004 results, which is expected to be on August 12, 2004. (All figures in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise stated) About Intertape Polymer Group Intertape Polymer Group is a recognized leader in the development and manufacture of specialized polyolefin plastic and paper based packaging products and complementary packaging systems for industrial and retail use. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec and Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida, the Company employs approximately 2,600 employees with operations in 16 locations, including 12 manufacturing facilities in North America and one in Europe. Safe Harbor Statement Certain statements and information included in this release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Additional discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's projections, estimates and expectations is contained in the Company's SEC filings. The Company undertakes no duty to update its forward-looking statements. Intertape Polymer Group Inc. Contact: Melbourne F. Yull Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (866) 202-4713 itp$info@intertapeipg.com www.intertapepolymer.com