UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): January 8, 2004
Rayovac Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Wisconsin 001-13615 22-2423556
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
601 Rayovac Drive Madison, WI 53711
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(608) 275-3340
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Registrant's telephone number,
including area code
Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated January 8, 2004 issued by Rayovac Corporation.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The following information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being
furnished pursuant to this Item 12 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes
of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it
be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference
in such filing.
On January 8, 2004, Rayovac Corporation issued a press release discussing its
estimated financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended December 29,
2003. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 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 hereunto duly authorized.
RAYOVAC CORPORATION
Date: January 8, 2004 By: /s/ Randall J. Steward
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Name: Randall J. Steward
Title: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description
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99.1 Press Release dated January 8, 2004 issued by Rayovac Corporation.
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