Applica Incorporated
 

 
 
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): September 28, 2005
APPLICA INCORPORATED
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 1-10177
     
Florida   59-1028301
     
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
     
3633 Flamingo Road, Miramar, Florida   33027
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (954) 883-1000
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Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
     Applica Incorporated today announced that in accordance with the continued listing criteria set forth by the New York Stock Exchange, on September 26, 2005, it presented a plan to the NYSE demonstrating how it intends to comply with the continued listing standards. In accordance with the continued listing criteria, the NYSE has up to 45 days to either accept or reject the plan.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     (c) Exhibits. On September 28, 2005, Applica issued a press release announcing it presented a plan to the NYSE demonstrating how it intends to comply with the continued listing standards. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99 to this report.

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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.
         
Date: September 28, 2005 Applica Incorporated
 
 
  By:   /s/ Terry Polistina    
    Terry Polistina, Senior Vice President and Chief   
    Financial Officer of Applica Incorporated   

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Exhibit Index
     
Exhibit No.
  Description
 
   
 
   
99
  Applica Incorporated Press Release dated September 28, 2005

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