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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): January 11, 2001
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
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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 January 11, 2001, we issued a press release stating that the Company
revised its earnings outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2000 and for
the year 2001.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99 Press release of Playtex Products, Inc. dated January 11, 2001
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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.
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PLAYTEX PRODUCTS, INC.
DATE: January 11, 2001 BY: /s/ Glenn A. Forbes
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Glenn A. Forbes
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING OFFICER)
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