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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): August 17, 2000
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AURORA FOODS INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 333-50681 94-3303521
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (I.R.S.Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
1000 St. Louis Union Station, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63103
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (314) 632-0303
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On August 17, 2000, Aurora Foods Inc. issued a press release with respect to an
agreement with its bondholders. A copy of the press release is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release dated August 17, 2000.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
AURORA FOODS INC.
By: /s/ Christopher T. Sortwell
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Name: Christopher T. Sortwell
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: August 17, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release dated August 17, 2000.
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