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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) JUNE 14, 1996 (MAY 31, 1996)
THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-988 13-3639257
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File No.) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1526 COLE BLVD., SUITE 300, GOLDEN, COLORADO 80401
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 303-202-2400
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 31, 1996, the Board of Directors of The Coleman Company, Inc.
(the "Company") authorized a two-for-one stock split (the "Stock Split") to
be effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend, at the rate of one
additional share of the Company's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
(the "Common Stock"), for each share of Common Stock (including treasury
shares, if any) held of record at the close of business on June 28, 1996
(such time and date being referred to as the "Record Date"). Certificates
representing the new shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the Stock
Split will be distributed on or about July 15, 1996, to stockholders of
record on the Record Date.
The present par value ($0.01 per share) of the Common Stock will not be
changed in connection with the Stock Split. The increase in the aggregate
par value of the outstanding shares of Common Stock resulting from the Stock
Split will be reflected by a charge against the Company's additional paid-in
capital account and a credit to the Company's Common Stock account in an
amount equal to the aggregate par value of the shares of Common Stock issued
in connection with the Stock Split. The Stock Split will not have any other
effect on the amounts of the Company's stated capital, capital surplus or
retained earnings account.
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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.
THE COLEMAN COMPANY, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: June 14, 1996 By: /s/ George Mileusnic
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George Mileusnic
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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