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: October 24, 2002
Date of Earliest Event Reported: October 23, 2002
DEPARTMENT 56, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
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1-11908 |
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13-3684956 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
One Village Place, 6436 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 944-5600
Item 5. Other Events.
A copy of the Company Press Release, dated October 23, 2002, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
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.
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DEPARTMENT 56, INC. |
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/s/ Lisa B. Riedesel |
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Lisa B. Riedesel |
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Assistant Secretary |
Dated: October 24, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release, dated October 23, 2002. |
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