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: February 24, 2003
(Date of the earliest event reported)
Home Products International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
0-17237 36-4147027
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
4501 West 47th Street
Chicago, IL 60632
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (773) 890-1010
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
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Home Products International, Inc. issued a press release attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.1 on February 24, 2003.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
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c) Exhibits
99.1 - Press release issued by Home Products International Inc. dated
February 24, 2003.
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.
Home Products International, Inc.
By: /s/ James E. Winslow
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James E. Winslow
Executive Vice President
And Chief Financial Officer
Dated: February 28, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press release issued by Home Products International,
Inc. dated February 24, 2003.