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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
January 8, 2001
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
Salton, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 0-19557 36-3777824
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
550 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 803-4600
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On January 8, 2001, Salton, Inc. announced its preliminary expectations
for its 2nd quarter. The full text of Salton, Inc.'s January 8, 2001 press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
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(a) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release issued by Salton, Inc. dated January 8, 2001.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SALTON, INC.
/s/ WILLIAM B. RUE
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William B. Rue
Dated: January 8, 2001 President and Chief Operating Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release issued by Salton, Inc. dated January 8, 2001
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