8-K 1 alltrista8k.txt ALLTRISTA 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 15, 2001 ALLTRISTA CORPORATION --------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) INDIANA 0-21052 35-1828377 ------- ------- ---------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 555 THEODORE FREMD AVENUE, SUITE B302 10580 RYE, NEW YORK (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 967-9426 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On October 15, 2001, the Company issued two press releases, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit 99-1 and Exhibit 99-2. The Company's first press release announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Wilbert, Inc. to sell its Triangle, TriEnda and Synergy World plastic thermoforming businesses. The Company's second press release announced the Company's decision to close its Indianapolis headquarters, the Company's intent to renegotiate its current financing arrangements, the Company's withdrawal of its previously announced guidance for 2001 and the Company's termination of its agreement with Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc. to pursue a review of the Company's strategic options. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report: (a) Not Applicable (b) Not Applicable (c) Exhibits 99-1 Press Release dated October 15, 2001 99-2 Press Release dated October 15, 2001 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 hereunto duly authorized. ALLTRISTA CORPORATION (Registrant) Date: October 15, 2001 By: /s/ Ian G. H. Ashken ---------------------------------- Ian G.H. Ashken Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description of Exhibit -------------- ---------------------- 99-1 Press Release dated October 15, 2001 99-2 Press Release dated October 15, 2001