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<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001005477-03-001521.txt : 20030521
<SEC-HEADER>0001005477-03-001521.hdr.sgml : 20030521
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20030521162919
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001005477-03-001521
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20030520
FILED AS OF DATE:		20030521

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			JARDEN CORP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000895655
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WHOLESALE-MISCELLANEOUS NONDURABLE GOODS [5190]
		IRS NUMBER:				351828377
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 THEODORE FREMD AVE
		CITY:			RYE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10580
		BUSINESS PHONE:		914 967 9400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 THEODORE FREMD
		STREET 2:		AVE
		CITY:			RYE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10580

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			FRANKLIN MARTIN E
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000940603
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		4
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13665
		FILM NUMBER:		03714760

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 THEODORE FREMD AVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE B-203
		CITY:			RYE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10580
		BUSINESS PHONE:		9149679400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		555 THEODORE FREMD AVE
		STREET 2:		SUITE B-203
		CITY:			RYE
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10580
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<SEQUENCE>1
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    <documentType>4</documentType>
    <periodOfReport>2003-05-20</periodOfReport>
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    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000895655</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>JARDEN CORP</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>JAH</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>FRANKLIN MARTIN E</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>  </rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>  </rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>  </rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>  </rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>  </rptOwnerZipCode>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
            <reportingOwnerRelationship>
        <isDirector>1</isDirector>
        <isOfficer>1</isOfficer>
        <isTenPercentOwner>0</isTenPercentOwner>
        <isOther>0</isOther>
        <officerTitle>Chairman and CEO</officerTitle>
    </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeSecurity>
        <securityTitle>
            <value>Common Stock</value>
        </securityTitle>
        <transactionDate>
            <value>2002-05-16</value>
        </transactionDate>
    <transactionCoding>
        <transactionFormType>5</transactionFormType>
        <transactionCode>G</transactionCode>
        <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
    </transactionCoding>
        <transactionAmounts>
            <transactionShares>
                <value>20000</value>
            </transactionShares>
            <transactionValue>
                <value>0</value>
            </transactionValue>
            <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                <value>D</value>
            </transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
        </transactionAmounts>
        <postTransactionAmounts>
            <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                <value>750545</value>
            </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
        </postTransactionAmounts>
        <ownershipNature>
            <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <value>D</value>
            </directOrIndirectOwnership>
        </ownershipNature>
    </nonDerivativeSecurity>

    <nonDerivativeSecurity>
        <securityTitle>
            <value>Common Stock</value>
        </securityTitle>
        <transactionDate>
            <value>2003-05-19</value>
        </transactionDate>
        <deemedExecutionDate>
            <value>2003-05-20</value>
        </deemedExecutionDate>
    <transactionCoding>
        <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
        <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
        <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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            <transactionShares>
                <value>56800</value>
            </transactionShares>
            <transactionValue>
                <value>29.9024</value>
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            <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                <value>D</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
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            <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                <value>693745</value>
            </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
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        <ownershipNature>
            <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <value>D</value>
            </directOrIndirectOwnership>
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    <nonDerivativeSecurity>
        <securityTitle>
            <value>Common Stock</value>
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        <transactionDate>
            <value>2003-05-20</value>
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        <deemedExecutionDate>
            <value>2003-05-20</value>
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        <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
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                <value>3200</value>
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            <transactionValue>
                <value>29.9005</value>
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                <value>D</value>
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            <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                <value>690545</value>
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            <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <value>D</value>
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    <nonDerivativeSecurity>
        <securityTitle>
            <value>Common Stock</value>
        </securityTitle>
        <transactionDate>
            <value>2003-05-19</value>
        </transactionDate>
        <deemedExecutionDate>
            <value>2003-05-20</value>
        </deemedExecutionDate>
    <transactionCoding>
        <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
        <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
        <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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        <transactionAmounts>
            <transactionShares>
                <value>21300</value>
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            <transactionValue>
                <value>29.9024</value>
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            <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                <value>D</value>
                <footnoteId id="F3"/>
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        </transactionAmounts>
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            <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                <value>283492</value>
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        </postTransactionAmounts>
        <ownershipNature>
            <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <value>I</value>
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            <natureOfOwnership>
                <value>See footnote.</value>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
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        </ownershipNature>
    </nonDerivativeSecurity>

    <nonDerivativeSecurity>
        <securityTitle>
            <value>Common Stock</value>
        </securityTitle>
        <transactionDate>
            <value>2003-05-20</value>
        </transactionDate>
        <deemedExecutionDate>
            <value>2003-05-20</value>
        </deemedExecutionDate>
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        <transactionFormType>4</transactionFormType>
        <transactionCode>S</transactionCode>
        <equitySwapInvolved>0</equitySwapInvolved>
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            <transactionShares>
                <value>1200</value>
            </transactionShares>
            <transactionValue>
                <value>29.9005</value>
            </transactionValue>
            <transactionAcquiredDisposedCode>
                <value>D</value>
                <footnoteId id="F3"/>
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        <postTransactionAmounts>
            <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                <value>282292</value>
            </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
        </postTransactionAmounts>
        <ownershipNature>
            <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <value>I</value>
            </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            <natureOfOwnership>
                <value>See footnote.</value>
                <footnoteId id="F2"/>
            </natureOfOwnership>
        </ownershipNature>
    </nonDerivativeSecurity>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">These securities were sold pursuant to a stock trading plan adopted by Mr. Franklin in accordance with the guidelines specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Shares held by Ian G.H. Ashken. Mr. Franklin entered into a voting agreement, dated as of August 22, 2002, with Mr. Ashken, pursuant to which Mr. Franklin has the power to vote, or direct the vote, over all of these shares. Mr. Franklin disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that he is the beneficial owner of these securities for the purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F3">These securities were sold pursuant to a stock trading plan adopted by Mr. Ashken in accordance with the guidelines specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Martin E. Franklin</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2003-05-20</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

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