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
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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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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.
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| Date: September 28, 2005 |
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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