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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Filed Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 16, 1995
TRISTAR CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-13099 13-3129318
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
12500 San Pedro Avenue, Suite 500, San Antonio, Texas 78216
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (210) 402-2200
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year.
On November 16, 1995, the Board of Directors of TRISTAR CORPORATION
(the "Company") approved a proposal to change the fiscal year of the Company
from one ending on August 31 to a 52-53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday
nearest to the last day of the month of August in each year. In addition, the
Company changed its fiscal quarters such that each quarter consists of 13 weeks
and ends on a Saturday. As provided for under Rule 13a-10(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, no transition report is required to be filed.
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SIGNATURES
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.
TRISTAR CORPORATION
By /s/ Loren M. Eltiste
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Loren M. Eltiste, Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer, Assistant
Secretary and Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer
DATE: November 29, 1995
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