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): February 28, 2006
APPLICA INCORPORATED
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 1-10177
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59-1028301 |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
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| 3633 Flamingo Road, Miramar, Florida
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33027 |
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| (Address of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 883-1000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General
Instruction A.2 below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On February 28, 2006, Applica Incorporated announced that it has initiated an external process
to explore strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value. Banc of America Securities will
serve as the Company’s financial advisor to assist the Board and management in this process, which
could include a sale or merger of the Company.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. A copy of the press release announcing the decision to pursue strategic
alternatives attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.
This information is not deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and is not incorporated by reference into any Securities Act registration
statements.
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: February 28, 2006 |
Applica Incorporated
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/s/ Terry Polistina
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Terry Polistina, Senior Vice President and Chief |
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Financial Officer of Applica Incorporated |
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