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UNITED STATES
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): October 3, 2000
PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-12620 51-0312772
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
300 NYALA FARMS ROAD, WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT 06880
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 341-4000
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 3, 2000, we issued a news release to provide information on earnings
expectations for the third and fourth quarters of 2000. The information
contained in the news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
( c ) Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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99.1 New release of Playtex Products, Inc., dated October 3, 2000
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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.
PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, INC.
DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2000 BY: /s/ GLENN A. FORBES
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Glenn A. Forbes
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND
ACCOUNTING OFFICER)
