UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): November 1, 2004
Home Products International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its chapter)
| Delaware | 0-17237 | 36-4147027 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS 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
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Items 2.02 and 8.01. Other Events and Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 1, 2004, Home Products International, Inc. (“Company”) issued a press release announcing results for the Third Quarter of 2004 ending September 25, 2004. The copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| c) | Exhibits |
| Exhibit No. |
Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press release, dated November 1, 2004 |
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.
Dated: November 1, 2004
| HOME PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ James E. Winslow | |
| James E. Winslow | ||
| Executive Vice President and | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated November 1, 2004. |