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 6, 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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| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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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.
By means of a press release issued on February 3, 2006, Applica Incorporated has learned that
a class action lawsuit was filed against it in the United States District Court for the Southern
District of Florida on behalf of purchasers of Applica Incorporated common stock during the period
between November 4, 2004 and April 28, 2005. The complaint charges Applica and certain of its
executive officers with violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Applica has not yet
been served with the complaint, but it believes the action is without merit and intends to
vigorously defend the lawsuit and any related actions.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits. A copy of the press release announcing the purported class action lawsuit is
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 6, 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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