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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) May 30, 2000
ONEIDA LTD.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 1-5452 15-0405700
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
of incorporation) Number)
163-181 KENWOOD AVENUE, ONEIDA, NEW YORK 13421
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (315) 361-3000
Former name or former address, if changed since last report N/A
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ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS
The information required by this item is incorporated by
reference to two (2) press releases dated May 30, 2000 and
May 31, 2000, which are attached as exhibits to this Form.
EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 99.1
Press Release dated May 30, 2000.
EXHIBIT 99.2
Press Release dated May 31, 2000.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
ONEIDA LTD.
By: /s/ CATHERINE H. SUTTMEIER
Catherine H. Suttmeier
Corporate Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
Dated: June 1, 2000
