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 -------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------- James E. Winslow Executive Vice President And Chief Financial Officer Dated: February 28, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description -------------- ----------- 99.1 Press release issued by Home Products International, Inc. dated February 24, 2003.